Deschutes River State Recreation Area Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Deschutes River State Recreation Area ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Sherman County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Buck Hollow Creek nearby has 4% more documented species, Deschutes River State Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Sherman County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Buck Hollow Creek

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common6 obs.

Morus alba

Mulberry

Very Common5 obs.

Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky Bumble Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common4 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Common3 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Common3 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' Mock-Orange

Common3 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Common2.98 obs.

Claytonia rubra

Red-Stemmed Spring Beauty

Common2.2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say'S Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Poison Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes brunnipes

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Western Fence Lizard

Rare2 obs.

Sclerochloa dura

Common Hardgrass

Rare2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Deschutes River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-4% vs. current

Buck Hollow Creek

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-4% vs. current

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+7% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common6 obs.

Morus alba

Mulberry

Very Common5 obs.

Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky Bumble Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common4 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Common3 obs.

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket-Flower

Common3 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' Mock-Orange

Common3 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Common2.98 obs.

Claytonia rubra

Red-Stemmed Spring Beauty

Common2.2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say'S Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Poison Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes brunnipes

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Western Fence Lizard

Rare2 obs.

Sclerochloa dura

Common Hardgrass

Rare2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Buck Hollow Creek

-4% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Deschutes River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-4% vs. current

Buck Hollow Creek

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-4% vs. current

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+7% vs. current

64 species

+20% vs. current

Buck Hollow Creek

Importance: 0.80

39 species

+97% vs. current

Buck Hollow Creek

Importance: 0.80

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Rufus

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+175% vs. current

Moro

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3750% 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 Sherman County County.