Lake Elmo
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Elmo ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stillwater, Lake Elmo hosts 281% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Centaurea stoebe
spotted knapweed
Quercus ellipsoidalis
Hill's oak
Ladona julia
Chalk-fronted Corporal
Paragyrodon sphaerosporus
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Silene latifolia
Bladder campion
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Phyllotopsis nidulans
Stinking Orange Oyster
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Elasmostethus atricornis
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Ambystoma tigrinum
tiger salamander
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Megarhyssa atrata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Elmo. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Elmowithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.