Swanson Reservoir Operations

Ecosystem Overview

The Swanson Reservoir Operations ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 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 85% more documented species, Swanson Reservoir Operations offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 40 Hitchcock County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 40 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 40 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hitchcock County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common5.58 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common0.56 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Very Common0.12 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.12 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common0.11 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Common0.1 obs.

Townsendia exscapa

Low Townsendia

Common0.1 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Common0.08 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.08 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common0.08 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.08 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hitchcock County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Hitchcock County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-33% vs. current

Trenton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Culbertson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Stratton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

14 species

-14% vs. current

Spring Canyon

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-14% vs. current

Trenton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% 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

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hitchcock County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Hitchcock County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-33% vs. current

Trenton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Culbertson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Stratton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

14 species

-14% vs. current

Spring Canyon

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-14% vs. current

Trenton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common5.58 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common0.56 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Very Common0.12 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.12 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common0.11 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Common0.1 obs.

Townsendia exscapa

Low Townsendia

Common0.1 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Common0.08 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.08 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common0.08 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.08 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Occasional0.06 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 40 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 40 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hitchcock County

-85% species diversity