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

Southern Plains Bumble Bee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Redcedar
Bumble Bee
Dickcissel
Pillbug
White-Lined Sphinx
American Robin
Mistflower

Pusley
Golden-Eyed Lacewing
Burningbush
Burweed
Pelocote

Greek Milkweed
White-Tailed Deer

Orb Weavers

Mintweed

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barton County County, Kansas
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 Barton County County.
The Great Bend ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Barton County, Kansas, 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 Barton County, Great Bend hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Barton County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.