Mikes Meadows

Ecosystem Overview

The Mikes Meadows ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Loup County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Loup County nearby has 85% more documented species, Mikes Meadows offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 25 Loup County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 25 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Loup County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Very Common1.59 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.34 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common0.63 obs.

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Catocala whitneyi

Whitney'S Underwing

Very Common0.48 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common0.35 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Common0.16 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Common0.15 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Common0.1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Common0.04 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Loup County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Loup County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-85% vs. current

Almeria Meadows State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-85% vs. current

Aggies Acres

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-8% vs. current

Almeria

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Taylor Ord Canal

Importance: 0.40

76 species

-86% vs. current

Taylor Ord Canal

Importance: 0.40

76 species

-86% 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 Loup County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Loup County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Loup County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-85% vs. current

Almeria Meadows State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-85% vs. current

Aggies Acres

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-8% vs. current

Almeria

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Taylor Ord Canal

Importance: 0.40

76 species

-86% vs. current

Taylor Ord Canal

Importance: 0.40

76 species

-86% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 25 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Loup County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Very Common1.59 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.34 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common0.63 obs.

No image

Catocala whitneyi

Whitney'S Underwing

Very Common0.48 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common0.35 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Common0.16 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Common0.15 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Common0.1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Common0.04 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Common0.04 obs.

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