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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Tansy
Fuller'S Teasel

Scotch Broom
Chicory

Daisy
Rainbow Weed
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Flowering Currant

Fringecups
Red-Breasted Sapsucker
Gray Squirrel
Dulcamara

Stinking Willie
Hemlock
Cowparsnip
Boar Thistle
Margriet
Honeybee

Great Horned Owl

Meadow-Foam
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Oregon
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 Polk County County.
The Independence ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 3% more documented species, Independence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.