Woodson State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodson State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Woodson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Woodson County nearby has 81% more documented species, Woodson State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Woodson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodson County

-81% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Lampropeltis gentilis

Central Plains Milksnake

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common0.2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common0.14 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.13 obs.

Apalone spinifera

Spiny Softshell

Very Common0.12 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.11 obs.

Prunus mahaleb

Mahaleb Cherry

Common0.1 obs.

Solidago gigantea

Tall Goldenrod

Common0.07 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Common0.07 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Common0.07 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.07 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.05 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Occasional0.05 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 15 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Woodson State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woodson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-81% vs. current

Yates Center

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Yates Center Cemetary

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Rose

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Rock Creek

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+114% vs. current

Big Sandy Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Cedar Creek

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Dutro Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1400% 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 Woodson County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woodson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-81% vs. current

Yates Center

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Yates Center Cemetary

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Rose

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Rock Creek

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+114% vs. current

Big Sandy Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Cedar Creek

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Dutro Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1400% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodson County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Lampropeltis gentilis

Central Plains Milksnake

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common0.2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common0.14 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.13 obs.

Apalone spinifera

Spiny Softshell

Very Common0.12 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.11 obs.

Prunus mahaleb

Mahaleb Cherry

Common0.1 obs.

Solidago gigantea

Tall Goldenrod

Common0.07 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Common0.07 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Common0.07 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.07 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.05 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Occasional0.05 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 15 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.