Farm Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Farm Island ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in hughes county, south dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierre nearby has 70% more documented species, Farm Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 hughes county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Pseudacris maculata
Boreal Chorus Frog
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Spinus pinus
Pine Siskin
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hughes County
Discover 7 other wildlife-rich locations near Farm Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Farm Islandwithin Hughes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.