South Milwaukee
Ecosystem Overview
The South Milwaukee ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #2 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee 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.
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese Pachysandra
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Apiosporina morbosa
Black Knot
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Fragaria virginiana
Thickleaved Wild Strawberry
Geum canadense
White Avens
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Milwaukee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near South Milwaukee. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Milwaukeewithin Milwaukee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.