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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Black And Gold Bumble Bee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Buckthorn
Bald Eagle

Red-Belted Bumble Bee


Swamp White Oak

Half-Black Bumblebee

Soapwort
Great Blue Heron

Dwarf Euonymus
Wild Geranium
Horse-Mint

Lemon Cuckoo Bumblebee
Tansy

Buttonweed
Gray Squirrel

Catnip
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buffalo County County, Wisconsin
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 Buffalo County County.
The Town Of Nelson ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Buffalo County, Town Of Nelson hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 100 Buffalo County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th percentile for biodiversity.