Hayes Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Hayes Lake State Park ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Roseau County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roseau County nearby has 55% more documented species, Hayes Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Roseau County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseau County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Very Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Very Common1 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed Grouse

Very Common1 obs.

Colias interior

Pelidne Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.49 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Common0.24 obs.

Campanula glomerata

Dane'S Blood

Common0.18 obs.

Larix laricina

Larch

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.13 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional0.12 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

Ribbon Grass

Occasional0.12 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple Finch

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Rare0.12 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

Pink Pyrola

Rare0.12 obs.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roseau County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseau County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-55% vs. current

Lost River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-37% vs. current

Roseau River Wma

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-11% vs. current

Roseau Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

34 species

0% vs. current

Nereson Wma

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+70% vs. current

Warroad

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+278% vs. current

Cedar Bend Wma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Greenbush

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3300% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Roseau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roseau County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseau County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-55% vs. current

Lost River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-37% vs. current

Roseau River Wma

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-11% vs. current

Roseau Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

34 species

0% vs. current

Nereson Wma

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+70% vs. current

Warroad

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+278% vs. current

Cedar Bend Wma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Greenbush

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Very Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Very Common1 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed Grouse

Very Common1 obs.

Colias interior

Pelidne Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.49 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Common0.24 obs.

Campanula glomerata

Dane'S Blood

Common0.18 obs.

Larix laricina

Larch

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.13 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional0.12 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

Ribbon Grass

Occasional0.12 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple Finch

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Rare0.12 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

Pink Pyrola

Rare0.12 obs.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat

Rare0.12 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseau County

-55% species diversity