Dawson Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Dawson Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Kidder County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kidder County nearby has 47% more documented species, Dawson Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Kidder County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Kidder County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3.49 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common2.33 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin'S Gull

Very Common0.59 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Wolf Spiders

Very Common0.53 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common0.52 obs.

Catogenus rufus

Common0.52 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Common0.45 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Common0.45 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.45 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Common0.45 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.2 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

Old Man

Occasional0.2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional0.1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.06 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Rare0.06 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Yellow Sundrops

Rare0.06 obs.

Asclepias ovalifolia

Low Milkweed

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kidder County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kidder County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-47% vs. current

Slade National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-15% vs. current

Dawson

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+333% vs. current

Steele

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+550% vs. current

Robinson

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Tuttle

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Lake George National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-5% vs. current

Streeter Memorial State Park

Importance: 0.60

37 species

+5% 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 Kidder County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kidder County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kidder County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-47% vs. current

Slade National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-15% vs. current

Dawson

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+333% vs. current

Steele

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+550% vs. current

Robinson

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Tuttle

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Lake George National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-5% vs. current

Streeter Memorial State Park

Importance: 0.60

37 species

+5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3.49 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common2.33 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin'S Gull

Very Common0.59 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Wolf Spiders

Very Common0.53 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common0.52 obs.

Catogenus rufus

Common0.52 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Common0.45 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Common0.45 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.45 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Common0.45 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.2 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

Old Man

Occasional0.2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional0.1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Occasional0.06 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Rare0.06 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Yellow Sundrops

Rare0.06 obs.

Asclepias ovalifolia

Low Milkweed

Rare0.06 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Kidder County

-47% species diversity