Gering

Ecosystem Overview

The Gering ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Scotts Bluff 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 Scottsbluff nearby has 81% more documented species, Gering offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Scotts Bluff County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsbluff

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Eristalinus aeneus

Very Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common1 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common1 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common1 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Scotts Bluff County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsbluff

Importance: 0.43

67 species

-81% vs. current

Scotts Bluff County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Minatare

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Winters Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+1200% 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 Scotts Bluff County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Scotts Bluff County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Scottsbluff

Importance: 0.43

67 species

-81% vs. current

Scotts Bluff County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Minatare

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+225% vs. current

Winters Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+1200% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Scottsbluff

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Eristalinus aeneus

Very Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common1 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common1 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common1 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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