Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby North Platte, Lincoln County hosts 113% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. North Platte

+113% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Common2 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Dyscinetus picipes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+538%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

North Platte

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+113% vs. current

Sutherland Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Birdwood Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+5000% vs. current

East Hershey Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+5000% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+538%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

North Platte

Importance: 0.41

24 species

+113% vs. current

Sutherland Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Birdwood Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+5000% vs. current

East Hershey Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+5000% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. North Platte

+113% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Common2 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Dyscinetus picipes

Rare1 obs.

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