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Nagawicka Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Nagawicka Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in waukesha county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukesha nearby has 91% more documented species, Nagawicka Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 33 waukesha county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
7
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#17
Regional Rank
Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#17 of 33 locations
48th percentile for diversity
vs. Waukesha
-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common1 obs.
Cygnus olor

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common1 obs.
Cygnus buccinator

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.
Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.
Scilla siberica

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Nagawicka Lakewithin Waukesha County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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