Bear Lake Golf Course

Ecosystem Overview

The Bear Lake Golf Course ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Rich County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rich County nearby has 50% more documented species, Bear Lake Golf Course offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 100 Rich County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Rich County

-50% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Very Common1.25 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Very Common0.69 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

Crisp Pondweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common0.36 obs.

Hyoscyamus niger

Henbane

Very Common0.36 obs.

Epilobium brachycarpum

Annual Willowherb

Common0.31 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah Serviceberry

Common0.31 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.31 obs.

Dieteria canescens

Hoary Aster

Common0.3 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Common0.3 obs.

Phellinus tremulae

Aspen Fomes

Common0.29 obs.

Isatis tinctoria

Woad

Occasional0.29 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus insularis

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Occasional0.27 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Occasional0.27 obs.

Faxonius virilis

Virile Crayfish

Rare0.22 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Rare0.21 obs.

Geranium richardsonii

Richardson'S Geranium

Rare0.21 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 38 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Bear Lake Golf Course. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rich County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Rich County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-50% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-52% vs. current

Laketown

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+73% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Bear Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

74 species

-49% vs. current

Swan Creek Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.60

46 species

-17% vs. current

Sunrise Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-48% vs. current

Garden

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-3% 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 Rich County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rich County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Rich County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-50% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-52% vs. current

Laketown

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+73% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Bear Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

74 species

-49% vs. current

Swan Creek Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.60

46 species

-17% vs. current

Sunrise Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-48% vs. current

Garden

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Very Common1.25 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Very Common0.69 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

Crisp Pondweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common0.36 obs.

Hyoscyamus niger

Henbane

Very Common0.36 obs.

Epilobium brachycarpum

Annual Willowherb

Common0.31 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah Serviceberry

Common0.31 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.31 obs.

Dieteria canescens

Hoary Aster

Common0.3 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Common0.3 obs.

Phellinus tremulae

Aspen Fomes

Common0.29 obs.

Isatis tinctoria

Woad

Occasional0.29 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus insularis

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Occasional0.27 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Occasional0.27 obs.

Faxonius virilis

Virile Crayfish

Rare0.22 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Rare0.21 obs.

Geranium richardsonii

Richardson'S Geranium

Rare0.21 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 38 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Rich County

-50% species diversity