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Biological Diversity
What you will see when visiting native prairie is highly dependent on the time of the year. Over 250 species of vascular plants are found in the native prairies of Grand Forks County with some species so rare that they may only be found on one quarter-section, and recognized only during
the few days they are in bloom. From early April into November, various species bloom on a somewhat predictable schedule. The diversity of plants is greatly increased by the different kinds of soils present, and the types of wetlands that range from permanent deep water marshes to temporary rain pools in wet meadows. This habitat diversity accounts for why approximately 100 species of birds nest in the grasslands with their interspersed wetlands, and why another 150 species stop during migration. Several species regularly overwinter. All of this makes these grasslands truly unique; no other place on the North Dakota side of the highly agricultural Red River Valley has such diversity.
the few days they are in bloom. From early April into November, various species bloom on a somewhat predictable schedule. The diversity of plants is greatly increased by the different kinds of soils present, and the types of wetlands that range from permanent deep water marshes to temporary rain pools in wet meadows. This habitat diversity accounts for why approximately 100 species of birds nest in the grasslands with their interspersed wetlands, and why another 150 species stop during migration. Several species regularly overwinter. All of this makes these grasslands truly unique; no other place on the North Dakota side of the highly agricultural Red River Valley has such diversity.
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