Lake Of Three Fires State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Of Three Fires State Park ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taylor County nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Of Three Fires State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 75 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 75 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

New Market

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Lenox

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+100% vs. current

Sands Timber

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+900% vs. current

Bedford Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Bibbins Park

Importance: 0.50

10 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

New Market

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Lenox

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+100% vs. current

Sands Timber

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+900% vs. current

Bedford Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Bibbins Park

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common0.07 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 75 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-87% species diversity