Shorewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Shorewood ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee 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 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Bombus rufocinctus
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Cornus mas
cornelian cherry
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Pieris rapae
small white
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Milwaukee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shorewood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shorewoodwithin Milwaukee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.