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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Butterflyweed

Dulcamara

Northern Leopard Frog

Sneezeweed
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Hedge Garlic

Soapwort

Motherwort
Whorled Milkweed
Tansy

Disc Mayweed

Obedience
Small White
Beebalm

Dames Rocket
Boar Thistle
Turkeytail

Buckthorn

Bur Oak
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa
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 Dickinson County County.
The Spirit Lake ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dickinson County, Spirit Lake hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.