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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Half-Black Bumblebee
Bumble Bee

Hunt Bumble Bee

Nevada Bumble Bee

Yellow Bumblebee


Greek Milkweed
Mullein
Black-Capped Chickadee

Tall Vervain

Beargrass

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Kansas Snakeroot
Great Crested Flycatcher


Hall'S Bluestem

Pleurisy Root
American Crow
Sunflower
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dawes County County, Nebraska
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 Dawes County County.
The Ponderosa State Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Dawes County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dawes County, Ponderosa State Wildlife Management Area hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Dawes County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.