Timber Creek Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Timber Creek Park ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Kansas, 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 Clay County nearby has 92% more documented species, Timber Creek Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 56 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 56 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common0.6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.3 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Very Common0.13 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.07 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Gill Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Clay Center

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Wakefield

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+100% vs. current

Vining

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Green

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Clay Center

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+50% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Gill Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Clay Center

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Wakefield

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+100% vs. current

Vining

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Green

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Clay Center

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+50% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common0.6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.3 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Very Common0.13 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.07 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.05 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 56 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-92% species diversity