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Locations in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Species in Waukesha County

Common Species in Waukesha County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common148 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common144 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common136 obs.
Poecile atricapillus

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common113 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common108 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common99 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common69 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common66 obs.
Rhamnus cathartica

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional63 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional59 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional56 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional52 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional47 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare46 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare46 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Waukesha County

Explore 69 documented locations in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Waukesha

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Waukesha County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Lake Okauchee

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Delafield

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (7 locations)

Menomonee Falls

A productive wildlife area hosting 92 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

92
species

Oconomowoc

A productive wildlife area hosting 75 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

75
species

Oconomowoc Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 57 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

57
species

Nashotah

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Hartland

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

Summit

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

Merton

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

24
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (22 locations)

Village Of Pewaukee

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Fowler Lake

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Chenequa

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

City Of Pewaukee

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Eagle

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Nagawicka Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Lake Oconomowoc

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Wales

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Forest Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Merton Millpond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Ottawa Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Pewaukee Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Pine Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Sussex

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Beaver Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Eagle Spring Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Fox Brook Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Little Muskego Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Rainbow Springs Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Silver Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Dousman

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Lannon

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (36 locations)

Bass Bay

Explore for wildlife potential

Bell Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Big Bend Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Cornell Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Crooked Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Crystal Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Delafield Fish Hatchery

Explore for wildlife potential

Dutchman Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Hogan Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Hunters Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Iyke's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Kensington Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lac La Belle

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Brittany

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Lore

Explore for wildlife potential

Linnie Lac

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Kelly Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Nemahbin Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Phantom Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Pabst Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Paradise Springs

Explore for wildlife potential

Paradise Springs

Explore for wildlife potential

Phantom Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Pretty Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Sawyer Millpond

Explore for wildlife potential

Spring Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Spring Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Utica Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Waterville Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

West Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Islandale

Explore for wildlife potential

Treasure Island

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Big Bend

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North Prairie

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Butler

Explore for wildlife potential

School Section Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Waukesha County's natural heritage.

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