Hillsdale Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Hillsdale Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in miami county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami County nearby has 88% more documented species, Hillsdale Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 miami county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Monobia quadridens
Four-Toothed Mason Wasp
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Hentzia palmarum
Common Hentz Jumping Spider
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Miami County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hillsdale Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hillsdale Lakewithin Miami County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.