Jack Hill State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Jack Hill State Park ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Tattnall County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tattnall County nearby has 31% more documented species, Jack Hill State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 84 Tattnall County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 84 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Tattnall County

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common1.4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Very Common1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Rhomphaea projiciens

Cobweb Spiders

Common1 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Common1 obs.

Trioza magnoliae

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Sixspotted Fishing Spider

Common0.75 obs.

Persea borbonia

Redbay

Common0.74 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Occasional0.5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional0.42 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional0.39 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.37 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Gambies

Occasional0.37 obs.

Polygonella fimbriata

Occasional0.36 obs.

Paronychia herniarioides

Rare0.36 obs.

Baptisia perfoliata

Catbells

Rare0.36 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tattnall County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tattnall County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-31% vs. current

Glennville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-33% vs. current

Reidsville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-32% vs. current

Collins

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Cobbtown

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Ohoopee Match Club

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Manassas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Reidsville Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+51% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Tattnall County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Magnolia grandiflora

Bull-Bay

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common1.4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Very Common1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Rhomphaea projiciens

Cobweb Spiders

Common1 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Common1 obs.

Trioza magnoliae

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Sixspotted Fishing Spider

Common0.75 obs.

Persea borbonia

Redbay

Common0.74 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Occasional0.5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional0.42 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional0.39 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.37 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Gambies

Occasional0.37 obs.

Polygonella fimbriata

Occasional0.36 obs.

Paronychia herniarioides

Rare0.36 obs.

Baptisia perfoliata

Catbells

Rare0.36 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tattnall County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tattnall County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-31% vs. current

Glennville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-33% vs. current

Reidsville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-32% vs. current

Collins

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Cobbtown

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Ohoopee Match Club

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Manassas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Reidsville Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+51% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 84 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Tattnall County

-31% species diversity