Marty Bender Nature Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Marty Bender Nature Area ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Saline County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saline County nearby has 8% more documented species, Marty Bender Nature Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 100 Saline County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Saline County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Very Common2.19 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1.4 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1.08 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common1.04 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Common1 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Common1 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Common1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Common1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.76 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional0.65 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional0.58 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.48 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional0.42 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional0.42 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian Sunflower

Rare0.38 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Rare0.37 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Rare0.35 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saline County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Saline County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-8% vs. current

Salina Regional Airport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-12% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-9% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+9% vs. current

New Cambria

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1067% vs. current

Smolan

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Assaria

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Salina Municipal Golf Course

in Salina

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-10% 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 Saline County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saline County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Saline County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-8% vs. current

Salina Regional Airport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-12% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-9% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+9% vs. current

New Cambria

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1067% vs. current

Smolan

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Assaria

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Salina Municipal Golf Course

in Salina

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-10% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Very Common2.19 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1.4 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1.08 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common1.04 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Common1 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Common1 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Common1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Common1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.76 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional0.65 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional0.58 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.48 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional0.42 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional0.42 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian Sunflower

Rare0.38 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Rare0.37 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Rare0.35 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Saline County

-8% species diversity