Bowman County Fairgrounds

Ecosystem Overview

The Bowman County Fairgrounds ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Bowman County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bowman County nearby has 78% more documented species, Bowman County Fairgrounds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 34 Bowman County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 34 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowman County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common2.83 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common2.13 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1.43 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.02 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Very Common0.74 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common0.74 obs.

Setaria viridis

Green Foxtail

Common0.73 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Common0.73 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common0.73 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Common0.72 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Common0.71 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Occasional0.71 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional0.71 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional0.71 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.71 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.66 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Western Harvester Ant

Occasional0.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bowman County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowman County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-78% vs. current

Bowman

Importance: 0.70

17 species

0% vs. current

Rhame

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Bowman

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% vs. current

Alkali Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Spring Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Butte View Campground

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% vs. current

Bowman Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% 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 Bowman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bowman County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowman County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-78% vs. current

Bowman

Importance: 0.70

17 species

0% vs. current

Rhame

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Bowman

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% vs. current

Alkali Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Spring Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Butte View Campground

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% vs. current

Bowman Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 34 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowman County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common2.83 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common2.13 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1.43 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.02 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Very Common0.74 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common0.74 obs.

Setaria viridis

Green Foxtail

Common0.73 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Common0.73 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common0.73 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Common0.72 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Common0.71 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Occasional0.71 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional0.71 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional0.71 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.71 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.66 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Western Harvester Ant

Occasional0.65 obs.

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