Hastings

Ecosystem Overview

The Hastings ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 27% more documented species, Hastings offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #110 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota 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

#110

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#110 of 804 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-27% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common3 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Common2 obs.

Dalea villosa

hairy prairie-clover

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus rhomboideus

prairie buttercup

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Tall Cordgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Asphondylia antennariae

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha xanthomelas

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-27% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-27% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-27% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-27% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+33% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+462% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-27% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-27% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-27% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-27% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+33% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+462% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% 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

#110

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#110 of 804 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common3 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Common2 obs.

Dalea villosa

hairy prairie-clover

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus rhomboideus

prairie buttercup

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Tall Cordgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Asphondylia antennariae

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha xanthomelas

Rare1 obs.

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