Williams Bay
Ecosystem Overview
The Williams Bay ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in walworth county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Walworth County nearby has 73% more documented species, Williams Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 walworth county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Satyrium calanus
Banded Hairstreak
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Anemone virginiana
Thimbleweed
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Cornus sericea
Red-osier dogwood, red willow
Campanulastrum americanum
American bellflower
Asclepias exaltata
Poke Milkweed
Enallagma carunculatum
Tule Bluet
Asilus sericeus
Polygonia interrogationis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Walworth County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Williams Bay. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Williams Baywithin Walworth County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.