Madeline Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Madeline Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in ashland county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 ashland county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Aulacomnium palustre
Bog Groove-Moss
Neoscona arabesca
orb weavers
Humidicutis marginata
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Clintonia borealis
Bluebead Lily
Fragaria vesca
wild strawberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Rubus pubescens
Creeping Red Raspberry
Lupinus polyphyllus
Garden lupin
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Pilosella aurantiaca
King-Devil
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Sympetrum obtrusum
White-faced Meadowhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ashland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Madeline Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Madeline Islandwithin Ashland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.