Buttermilk Run Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Buttermilk Run Wma ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Murray County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Murray County nearby has 91% more documented species, Buttermilk Run Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 100 Murray County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Murray County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Very Common0.17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Very Common0.1 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common0.1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.1 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common0.1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Murray County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Murray County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-91% vs. current

Currie

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-12% vs. current

Hadley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Dovray

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Lake Shetek State Park

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+133% vs. current

Beaver Creek Wma, Northeast Unit

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+133% vs. current

Leeds Wma

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+600% vs. current

Rupp Wma

Importance: 0.50

8 species

-12% 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 Murray County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Murray County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Murray County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-91% vs. current

Currie

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-12% vs. current

Hadley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Dovray

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Lake Shetek State Park

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+133% vs. current

Beaver Creek Wma, Northeast Unit

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+133% vs. current

Leeds Wma

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+600% vs. current

Rupp Wma

Importance: 0.50

8 species

-12% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Very Common0.17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Very Common0.1 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Very Common0.1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.1 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common0.1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.08 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Murray County

-91% species diversity