Twin Lakes
Ecosystem Overview
The Twin Lakes ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in kenosha county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kenosha County nearby has 12% more documented species, Twin Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 kenosha county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.
Enallagma geminatum
Skimming Bluet
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Aythya americana
Redhead
Enallagma carunculatum
Tule Bluet
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook silverside
Perca flavescens
Lake Perch
Ameiurus natalis
Bullhead
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kenosha County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Twin Lakes. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Twin Lakeswithin Kenosha County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.