Beaches Lake Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Beaches Lake Wma ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Kittson County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittson County nearby has 7% more documented species, Beaches Lake Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Kittson County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittson County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common1.48 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Very Common0.72 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.45 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common0.35 obs.

Silene csereii

Csere'S Pink

Very Common0.34 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Common0.34 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Common0.34 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Common0.34 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Common0.32 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common0.32 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Poison Ivy

Common0.32 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Occasional0.32 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Occasional0.31 obs.

Plusia venusta

White-Streaked Looper Moth

Occasional0.31 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Occasional0.31 obs.

Agastache foeniculum

Fennel

Occasional0.31 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Occasional0.3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare0.3 obs.

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Odontosia elegans

Elegant Prominent

Rare0.29 obs.

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Acronicta falcula

Corylus Dagger Moth

Rare0.29 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

74 species

0% vs. current

Lake Bronson State Park

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+1% vs. current

Caribou Wma

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+25% vs. current

Skull Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+28% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+32% vs. current

Twin Lakes Wma

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+76% vs. current

Halma Swamp Wma

Importance: 0.70

40 species

+85% 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 Kittson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

74 species

0% vs. current

Lake Bronson State Park

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+1% vs. current

Caribou Wma

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+25% vs. current

Skull Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+28% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+32% vs. current

Twin Lakes Wma

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+76% vs. current

Halma Swamp Wma

Importance: 0.70

40 species

+85% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common1.48 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Very Common0.72 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.45 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common0.35 obs.

Silene csereii

Csere'S Pink

Very Common0.34 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Common0.34 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Common0.34 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Common0.34 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Common0.32 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common0.32 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Poison Ivy

Common0.32 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Occasional0.32 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Occasional0.31 obs.

Plusia venusta

White-Streaked Looper Moth

Occasional0.31 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Occasional0.31 obs.

Agastache foeniculum

Fennel

Occasional0.31 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Occasional0.3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare0.3 obs.

No image

Odontosia elegans

Elegant Prominent

Rare0.29 obs.

No image

Acronicta falcula

Corylus Dagger Moth

Rare0.29 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittson County

-7% species diversity