Bredesen Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Bredesen Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 85 Hennepin County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 85 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Edina

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common2 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Common2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx aequabilis

River Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Umbra limi

Central Mudminnow

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Larinus carlinae

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha alternata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hennepin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hennepin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Louis Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Brooklyn Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Maple Grove

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsdale

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% 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 Hennepin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hennepin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hennepin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Louis Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Brooklyn Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Maple Grove

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsdale

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 85 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Edina

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common2 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Common2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx aequabilis

River Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Umbra limi

Central Mudminnow

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Larinus carlinae

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha alternata

Rare1 obs.

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