Bussell Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Bussell Park ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Valley County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Valley County nearby has 1% more documented species, Bussell Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 72 Valley County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 72 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 72 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Valley County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common6.32 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common6.03 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

Crossbill

Very Common3.97 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3.94 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common3.17 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common3.17 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common2.56 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common2.37 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common1.79 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1.79 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common1.59 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1.58 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1.58 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Occasional1.58 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1.58 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1.58 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Colored Sparrow

Occasional1.58 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1.58 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1.26 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valley County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-1% vs. current

Ord

Importance: 0.70

74 species

0% vs. current

Elyria

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3600% vs. current

North Loup

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Evelyn Sharp Field

Importance: 0.60

75 species

-1% vs. current

Ord

Importance: 0.60

74 species

0% vs. current

Ord Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-1% vs. current

Ord Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-1% 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

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valley County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-1% vs. current

Ord

Importance: 0.70

74 species

0% vs. current

Elyria

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3600% vs. current

North Loup

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Evelyn Sharp Field

Importance: 0.60

75 species

-1% vs. current

Ord

Importance: 0.60

74 species

0% vs. current

Ord Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-1% vs. current

Ord Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common6.32 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common6.03 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

Crossbill

Very Common3.97 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3.94 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common3.17 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common3.17 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common2.56 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common2.37 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common1.79 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1.79 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common1.59 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1.58 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1.58 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Occasional1.58 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1.58 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1.58 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Colored Sparrow

Occasional1.58 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1.58 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1.26 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1.12 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 72 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 72 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Valley County

-1% species diversity