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Locations in Hughes County, South Dakota

Species in Hughes County

Common Species in Hughes County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common15 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common11 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common9 obs.
Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common8 obs.
Pseudacris maculata

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common8 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common7 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.
Spizella pallida

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional5 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional5 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare5 obs.
Bombus bimaculatus

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare5 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Hughes County

Explore 8 documented locations in Hughes County, South Dakota. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Hughes County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)

Pierre

A productive wildlife area hosting 71 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

71
species

Farm Island

A productive wildlife area hosting 21 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

21
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)

Laframboise Island

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Capitol Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (3 locations)

Michelson Fishing Pond

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Blunt

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Harrold

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Hughes County's natural heritage.

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