County Park At Great Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The County Park At Great Creek ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Brunswick County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 82% more documented species, County Park At Great Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #91 for species diversity among 100 Brunswick County County natural areas, placing it in the 9th 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

#91

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#91 of 100 locations

9th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Gambies

Very Common1 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common0.85 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Alydus pilosulus

Broad-Headed Bug

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brunswick County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-12% vs. current

Brodnax

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Alberta

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% vs. current

Diamond Grove Farm

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Brodnax

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+40% vs. current

Gasburg

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+133% 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 Brunswick County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Gambies

Very Common1 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common0.85 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Occasional0.05 obs.

Alydus pilosulus

Broad-Headed Bug

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brunswick County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-12% vs. current

Brodnax

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Alberta

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% vs. current

Diamond Grove Farm

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Brodnax

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+40% vs. current

Gasburg

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+133% 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

#91

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#91 of 100 locations

9th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-82% species diversity