Beach Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Beach Township ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden Valley County nearby has 76% more documented species, Beach Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Golden Valley 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Golden Valley County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common1 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Very Common0.93 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.51 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Very Common0.5 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-Breasted Merganser

Common0.5 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common0.25 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Common0.18 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Common0.15 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.1 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Common0.08 obs.

Linum lewisii

Lewis' Flax

Occasional0.08 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.08 obs.

Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Occasional0.08 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Antennaria parvifolia

Nuttall'S Pussytoes

Rare0.03 obs.

Artemisia frigida

Estafiata

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Golden Valley County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Golden Valley County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-76% vs. current

Bullion Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Garner Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Sentinel Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Pearl Township

Importance: 0.70

50 species

-62% vs. current

Elk Creek Township

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-61% vs. current

Delhi Township

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-60% vs. current

Lone Tree Township

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+6% 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 Golden Valley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Golden Valley County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Golden Valley County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-76% vs. current

Bullion Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Garner Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Sentinel Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Pearl Township

Importance: 0.70

50 species

-62% vs. current

Elk Creek Township

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-61% vs. current

Delhi Township

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-60% vs. current

Lone Tree Township

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+6% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Golden Valley County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common1 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Very Common0.93 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.51 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Very Common0.5 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-Breasted Merganser

Common0.5 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common0.25 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Common0.18 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Common0.15 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.1 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Common0.08 obs.

Linum lewisii

Lewis' Flax

Occasional0.08 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.08 obs.

Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Occasional0.08 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Antennaria parvifolia

Nuttall'S Pussytoes

Rare0.03 obs.

Artemisia frigida

Estafiata

Rare0.03 obs.

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