Flandrau State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Flandrau State Park ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Brown County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Brown County, Flandrau State Park hosts 7% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Brown County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Red Squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common3.34 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common3 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Sorbaria sorbifolia

Sorbaria

Occasional2.5 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

New Ulm

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+4% vs. current

Hanska

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+84% vs. current

Sleepy Eye

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+119% vs. current

New Ulm Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

New Ulm

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

New Ulm Country Club

in New Ulm

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

River Valley Wma, Tracts 1-2, 2a, 4-6, 8 & 10-11

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+193% vs. current

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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 Brown County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

New Ulm

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+4% vs. current

Hanska

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+84% vs. current

Sleepy Eye

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+119% vs. current

New Ulm Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

New Ulm

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

New Ulm Country Club

in New Ulm

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

River Valley Wma, Tracts 1-2, 2a, 4-6, 8 & 10-11

Importance: 0.60

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Brown County

+7% species diversity