Saint James

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint James ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Watonwan County nearby has 87% more documented species, Saint James offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Watonwan County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common1.93 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common0.42 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Common0.19 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common0.19 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Watonwan County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-87% vs. current

Madelia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

La Salle

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-88% vs. current

Butterfield

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+29% vs. current

Odin

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Lewisville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Darfur

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Bergdahl Wma

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-86% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common1.93 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common0.42 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Common0.19 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common0.19 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Watonwan County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Watonwan County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-87% vs. current

Madelia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

La Salle

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-88% vs. current

Butterfield

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+29% vs. current

Odin

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Lewisville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Darfur

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Bergdahl Wma

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-86% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Watonwan County

-87% species diversity