Boardman Bombing Range

Ecosystem Overview

The Boardman Bombing Range ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrow County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morrow County nearby has 40% more documented species, Boardman Bombing Range offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Morrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3.52 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common1.89 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common1.43 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.43 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Common1.05 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.84 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.78 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Common0.73 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Common0.72 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Common0.71 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional0.7 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional0.7 obs.

Salix exigua

Coyote Willow

Occasional0.7 obs.

Oenothera pallida

Pale Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.69 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Occasional0.64 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional0.63 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Rare0.63 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare0.61 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare0.58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-40% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+33% vs. current

Heppner

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+529% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+238% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+214% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+238% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+238% 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 Morrow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-40% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+33% vs. current

Heppner

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+529% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+238% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+214% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+238% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+238% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3.52 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common1.89 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common1.43 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.43 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Common1.05 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.84 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.78 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Common0.73 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Common0.72 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Common0.71 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional0.7 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional0.7 obs.

Salix exigua

Coyote Willow

Occasional0.7 obs.

Oenothera pallida

Pale Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.69 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Occasional0.64 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional0.63 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Rare0.63 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare0.61 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare0.58 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-40% species diversity