Picnic Spring Campground

Ecosystem Overview

The Picnic Spring Campground ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Harding County, South Dakota, 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 Harding County nearby has 47% more documented species, Picnic Spring Campground offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 32 Harding 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

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 32 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Sporobolus hookerianus

Alkali Cordgrass

Very Common0.4 obs.

Potentilla concinna

Early Cinquefoil

Very Common0.18 obs.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Canada Gooseberry

Very Common0.16 obs.

Fragaria vesca

Wild Strawberry

Very Common0.16 obs.

Ranatra fusca

Brown Waterscorpion

Common0.15 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.14 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common0.14 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Common0.13 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Common0.12 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common0.12 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Occasional0.12 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Sagebrush Buttercup

Occasional0.11 obs.

Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Occasional0.11 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Occasional0.11 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Occasional0.11 obs.

Agoseris glauca

Arctic Agoseris

Occasional0.1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Rare0.09 obs.

Heracleum maximum

Cowparsnip

Rare0.09 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Ciliate Loosestrife

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harding County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Harding County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-47% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+63% vs. current

Sky Ranch For Boys Airstrip

in Sky Ranch

Importance: 0.60

60 species

-35% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+63% vs. current

Camp Crook Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+63% vs. current

Catron Ranch Airstrip

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+70% vs. current

Ludlow

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+875% vs. current

Reva

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3800% 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 Harding County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harding County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Harding County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-47% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+63% vs. current

Sky Ranch For Boys Airstrip

in Sky Ranch

Importance: 0.60

60 species

-35% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+63% vs. current

Camp Crook Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+63% vs. current

Catron Ranch Airstrip

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+70% vs. current

Ludlow

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+875% vs. current

Reva

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Sporobolus hookerianus

Alkali Cordgrass

Very Common0.4 obs.

Potentilla concinna

Early Cinquefoil

Very Common0.18 obs.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Canada Gooseberry

Very Common0.16 obs.

Fragaria vesca

Wild Strawberry

Very Common0.16 obs.

Ranatra fusca

Brown Waterscorpion

Common0.15 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.14 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common0.14 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Common0.13 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Common0.12 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common0.12 obs.

Juniperus communis

Juniper

Occasional0.12 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

Sagebrush Buttercup

Occasional0.11 obs.

Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Occasional0.11 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Occasional0.11 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Occasional0.11 obs.

Agoseris glauca

Arctic Agoseris

Occasional0.1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Rare0.09 obs.

Heracleum maximum

Cowparsnip

Rare0.09 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Ciliate Loosestrife

Rare0.08 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

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 32 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding County

-47% species diversity