Willard
Ecosystem Overview
The Willard ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in box elder county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Box Elder County nearby has 80% more documented species, Willard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 box elder county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Potamogeton crispus
curled pondweed
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Eutrochium maculatum
spotted Joe Pye weed
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Diplolepis rosae
Gall wasp
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Bonaparte's Gull
Cardellina pusilla
Wilson's Warbler
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Box Elder County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Willard. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Willardwithin Box Elder County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.