Rock Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Rock Island ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in town of washington, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tambling Lake, Rock Island hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 town of washington County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Centaurea stoebe
spotted knapweed
Shepherdia canadensis
Canadian Buffalo-Berry
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Papooseroot
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Leucanthemum vulgare
ox-eye daisy
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Cynoglossum officinale
Common houndstongue
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Ixodes scapularis
Eastern Black-Legged Tick
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Town Of Washington
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rock Islandwithin Town Of Washington's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.