Big Lake Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Lake Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Stillwater County, Montana, 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 Stillwater County nearby has 88% more documented species, Big Lake Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #76 for species diversity among 100 Stillwater County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common1 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin'S Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Very Common1 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

Sand-Lily

Very Common0.12 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.08 obs.

Acer glabrum

Sierra Maple

Common0.05 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Common0.02 obs.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stillwater County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-88% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+125% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+50% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-44% vs. current

Valley Vista Trailer Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+50% vs. current

Woltermann Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.50

6 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 Stillwater County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common1 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin'S Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Very Common1 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

Sand-Lily

Very Common0.12 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.08 obs.

Acer glabrum

Sierra Maple

Common0.05 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Common0.02 obs.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stillwater County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-88% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+125% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+50% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-44% vs. current

Valley Vista Trailer Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+50% vs. current

Woltermann Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+50% 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater County

-88% species diversity