Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hitchcock County nearby has 82% more documented species, Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 40 Hitchcock 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 40 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 40 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hitchcock County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common18.96 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Very Common1 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Townsendia exscapa

Low Townsendia

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.99 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.97 obs.

Disonycha triangularis

Threespotted Flea Beetle

Occasional0.96 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Occasional0.89 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hitchcock County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Hitchcock County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Trenton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Culbertson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Stratton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir Operations

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+17% vs. current

Spring Canyon

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Trenton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1300% 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 Hitchcock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hitchcock County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Hitchcock County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Trenton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Culbertson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Stratton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir Operations

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+17% vs. current

Spring Canyon

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

Trenton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common18.96 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Very Common1 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Townsendia exscapa

Low Townsendia

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.99 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.97 obs.

Disonycha triangularis

Threespotted Flea Beetle

Occasional0.96 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Occasional0.89 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 40 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 40 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hitchcock County

-82% species diversity