Halma Swamp Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Halma Swamp Wma ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Kittson County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittson County nearby has 50% more documented species, Halma Swamp Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Kittson County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittson County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common3.02 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Very Common1.3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.86 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.63 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Very Common0.6 obs.

Penstemon gracilis

Lilac Penstemon

Common0.6 obs.

Viola adunca

Blue Violet

Common0.59 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Common0.59 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Common0.58 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common0.58 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Common0.58 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional0.57 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.57 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.57 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Occasional0.57 obs.

Agastache foeniculum

Fennel

Occasional0.57 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Occasional0.56 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare0.56 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Rare0.55 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Rare0.55 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-50% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-46% vs. current

Beaches Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-46% vs. current

Lake Bronson State Park

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-45% vs. current

Caribou Wma

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-32% vs. current

Skull Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-31% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-29% vs. current

Twin Lakes Wma

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-5% 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

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-50% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-46% vs. current

Beaches Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-46% vs. current

Lake Bronson State Park

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-45% vs. current

Caribou Wma

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-32% vs. current

Skull Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-31% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-29% vs. current

Twin Lakes Wma

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common3.02 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Very Common1.3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.86 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.63 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Very Common0.6 obs.

Penstemon gracilis

Lilac Penstemon

Common0.6 obs.

Viola adunca

Blue Violet

Common0.59 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Common0.59 obs.

Corylus americana

Hazel

Common0.58 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common0.58 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Common0.58 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional0.57 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.57 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.57 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Occasional0.57 obs.

Agastache foeniculum

Fennel

Occasional0.57 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Occasional0.56 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare0.56 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Rare0.55 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Rare0.55 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittson County

-50% species diversity