La Salle

Ecosystem Overview

The La Salle ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Watonwan County nearby has 86% more documented species, La Salle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Watonwan County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Watonwan County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Common1 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Watonwan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fedje Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Case Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1300% 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 Watonwan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Watonwan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fedje Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Case Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1300% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Watonwan County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Common1 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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