Hale

Ecosystem Overview

The Hale ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 37% more documented species, Hale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #126 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#126

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#126 of 804 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common5 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Very Common3 obs.

Eristalis dimidiata

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Tropidia quadrata

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Common3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-37% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-37% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-37% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+15% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+385% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-37% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-37% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-37% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+15% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+385% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% 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

#126

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#126 of 804 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common5 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Very Common3 obs.

Eristalis dimidiata

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Tropidia quadrata

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Common3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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