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Fowler Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Fowler Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in waukesha county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukesha nearby has 83% more documented species, Fowler Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 33 waukesha county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

17
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
16
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 33 locations
61th percentile for diversity
vs. Waukesha
-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.
Potamogeton richardsonii

Potamogeton richardsonii

Richardson's pondweed

Very Common2 obs.
Hirundo rustica

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.
Anas rubripes

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common2 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.
Aythya americana

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.
Lophodytes cucullatus

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.
Nymphaea odorata

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.
Enallagma signatum

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Lotus corniculatus

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.
Myriophyllum spicatum

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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