Gillette

Ecosystem Overview

The Gillette ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Campbell County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Campbell County nearby has 42% more documented species, Gillette offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Campbell County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Campbell County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common20 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common7 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Sagittaria cuneata

Wapato

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

Eared Grebe

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Occasional1.76 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional1.49 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1.29 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional1.15 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Rare1.06 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Rare1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Campbell County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-42% vs. current

Gillette

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+22% vs. current

Wright

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Centennial Section

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+16% vs. current

Energy Capital Sports Complex

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+22% vs. current

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport

in Gillette

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+76% vs. current

Bell Nob Golf Course

in Gillette

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+450% vs. current

Sunflower Park

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+16% 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 Campbell County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common20 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Very Common8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common7 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Sagittaria cuneata

Wapato

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

Eared Grebe

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Occasional1.76 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional1.49 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1.29 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional1.15 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Rare1.06 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Rare1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Campbell County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Campbell County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-42% vs. current

Gillette

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+22% vs. current

Wright

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Centennial Section

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+16% vs. current

Energy Capital Sports Complex

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+22% vs. current

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport

in Gillette

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+76% vs. current

Bell Nob Golf Course

in Gillette

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+450% vs. current

Sunflower Park

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+16% 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Campbell County

-42% species diversity