Bowling Green
Ecosystem Overview
The Bowling Green ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in wood county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wood County nearby has 26% more documented species, Bowling Green offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 wood county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Arilus cristatus
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
Soldier Beetle
Rudbeckia triloba
Brown-Eyed Susan
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Arnoglossum atriplicifolium
pale Indian-plantain
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wood County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bowling Green. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bowling Greenwithin Wood County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.