Bakkens Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Bakkens Pond ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in sauk county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, Bakkens Pond hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 16 sauk county County natural areas, placing it in the 31th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Graptemys geographica
common map turtle
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Erynnis juvenalis
Juvenal'S Duskywing
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sauk County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bakkens Pondwithin Sauk County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.