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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Chub

Prairie Spiderwort

Common Shiner

Woolly Milkweed

Blue-Legged Locust
Green Milkweed

Hairy Goldenaster
Monarch

Lettered Sphinx

Bass

Milkweed Leaf-Miner Fly

Black Snakeroot

Goldsmith Beetle
Polyphemus Moth
American Pelecinid Wasp

Northern Leopard Frog
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Festoon-Pine

Lilac Penstemon

Field Chickweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Minnesota
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 Polk County County.
The Fertile ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 25% more documented species, Fertile offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.