Metcalf Ridge Golf Course

Ecosystem Overview

The Metcalf Ridge Golf Course ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami County nearby has 74% more documented species, Metcalf Ridge Golf Course offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Miami County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.66 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.32 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.32 obs.

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Texas-Star

Common0.31 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common0.31 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.28 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Common0.24 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.24 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common0.19 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.16 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional0.15 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.13 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.13 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.12 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional0.1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Rare0.1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-74% vs. current

Paola

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Osawatomie

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-75% vs. current

Hillsdale State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-74% vs. current

Fontana

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Lewis-young Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% vs. current

Paola

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% 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 Miami County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-74% vs. current

Paola

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Osawatomie

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-75% vs. current

Hillsdale State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-74% vs. current

Fontana

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Lewis-young Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% vs. current

Paola

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.66 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.32 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.32 obs.

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Texas-Star

Common0.31 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common0.31 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.28 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Common0.24 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.24 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common0.19 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.16 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional0.15 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.13 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.13 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.12 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional0.1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Rare0.1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare0.02 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Miami County

-74% species diversity