Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Kimball County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kimball County nearby has 12% more documented species, Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 59 Kimball County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 59 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Kimball County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common19 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Common1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common1 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Common1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Colored Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kimball County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kimball County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-12% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+482% vs. current

Bushnell

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+967% vs. current

Dix

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+482% vs. current

Four Winds Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+611% vs. current

Kimball Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+700% vs. current

Oliver Reservoir Campground

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+5% 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 Kimball County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common19 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Common1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common1 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Common1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Colored Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kimball County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kimball County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-12% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+482% vs. current

Bushnell

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+967% vs. current

Dix

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+482% vs. current

Four Winds Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+611% vs. current

Kimball Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+700% vs. current

Oliver Reservoir Campground

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+5% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 59 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Kimball County

-12% species diversity