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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Half-Black Bumblebee

Northern Amber Bumble Bee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Yellow-Banded Bumblebee

Sanderson Bumble Bee

Fernald Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Confusing Bumblebee

Shotbush

Hairy Honeysuckle

Pipsissewa
Boar Thistle

Canada Warbler

Elkmoss

Pitchfork
Pink Bells
Large Coralroot

Savoyana
Ruffed Grouse
Canary
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota
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 Itasca County County.
The Big Fork State Forest ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Itasca County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Itasca County nearby has 3% more documented species, Big Fork State Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Itasca County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.