Oliver Reservoir Campground

Ecosystem Overview

The Oliver Reservoir Campground ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 51 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 16% more documented species, Oliver Reservoir Campground offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 59 Kimball County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 59 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Kimball County

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common14.63 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1.71 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common1.65 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Very Common1.51 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common1 obs.

Andrena prunorum

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Physaria ludoviciana

Silver Bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Common1 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

Wild Parsley

Common1 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Alyssum

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

Brittle Cactus

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Occasional1 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Rare0.97 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Rare0.97 obs.

Thermopsis rhombifolia

Yellow Pea

Rare0.97 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+165%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kimball County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kimball County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-16% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+455% vs. current

Bushnell

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+917% vs. current

Dix

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

64 species

-5% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+455% vs. current

Four Winds Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+578% vs. current

Kimball Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+663% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+165%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kimball County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Kimball County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-16% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+455% vs. current

Bushnell

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+917% vs. current

Dix

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

64 species

-5% vs. current

Kimball

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+455% vs. current

Four Winds Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+578% vs. current

Kimball Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+663% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common14.63 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1.71 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common1.65 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Very Common1.51 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common1 obs.

Andrena prunorum

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Physaria ludoviciana

Silver Bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Common1 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

Wild Parsley

Common1 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Alyssum

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

Brittle Cactus

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Occasional1 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Rare0.97 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Rare0.97 obs.

Thermopsis rhombifolia

Yellow Pea

Rare0.97 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

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 59 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Kimball County

-16% species diversity