Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in woodward county, oklahoma, 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 Woodward County nearby has 21% more documented species, Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 woodward 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 79 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Fulica americana
American Coot
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Enallagma civile
Familiar Bluet
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Cicindela hirticollis
Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
Aythya americana
Redhead
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Woodward County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Southern Great Plains Field Station Lakewithin Woodward County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.