Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Woodward County, Oklahoma, 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. While Woodward County nearby has 21% more documented species, Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Woodward County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodward County

-21% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common10 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common7 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common7 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common5 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Common5 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Woodward County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodward County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-21% vs. current

Woodward

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-21% vs. current

Crystal Beach Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+98% vs. current

Fort Supply

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1480% vs. current

Fort Supply Lake;fort Supply Reservoir

Importance: 0.05

100 species

-21% 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 Woodward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Woodward County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodward County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-21% vs. current

Woodward

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-21% vs. current

Crystal Beach Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+98% vs. current

Fort Supply

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1480% vs. current

Fort Supply Lake;fort Supply Reservoir

Importance: 0.05

100 species

-21% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodward County

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common10 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common7 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common7 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common5 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Common5 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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