Whitefish Bay
Ecosystem Overview
The Whitefish Bay ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 75% more documented species, Whitefish Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Pieris rapae
small white
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Anemone virginiana
Thimbleweed
Ranunculus abortivus
Little-Leaved Buttercup
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Solanum emulans
eastern black nightshade
Camponotus novaeboracensis
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Milwaukee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Whitefish Bay. 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 Whitefish Baywithin Milwaukee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.