Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Hays. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Hays. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ellis 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 Ellis County County.
The Hays ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Ellis County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ellis County nearby has 68% more documented species, Hays offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Ellis County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Varied carpet beetle
Black Witch
Cutworm moth
Red Admiral
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Plains Leopard Frog
Common Bullfrog
Missouri gourd
yellow gromwell
henbit dead-nettle
prostrate sandmat
Kiss me quick
common purslane
dotted blazing-star
White-Wreath Aster
Engelmann's milkweed
Western Kingbird
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