Cascade Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Cascade Reservoir ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Valley County, Idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McCall nearby has 25% more documented species, Cascade Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Valley County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. McCall

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Very Common1 obs.

Lasionycteris noctivagans

Silberhaarfledermaus

Very Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Common1 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valley County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

McCall

Importance: 0.38

16 species

-25% vs. current

Valley County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Little Payette Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Tule Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Payette Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Cascade

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Donnelly

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+1100% 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 Valley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valley County County, Idaho

Nearby Natural Areas

McCall

Importance: 0.38

16 species

-25% vs. current

Valley County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Little Payette Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Tule Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Payette Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Cascade

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Donnelly

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+1100% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. McCall

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Very Common1 obs.

Lasionycteris noctivagans

Silberhaarfledermaus

Very Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Common1 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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