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Estabrook Park Lagoon

Ecosystem Overview

The Estabrook Park Lagoon ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 89% more documented species, Estabrook Park Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#10
Regional Rank
Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#10 of 24 locations
58th percentile for diversity
vs. Milwaukee County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.
Aix sponsa

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Libellula pulchella

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.
Convallaria majalis

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common1 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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