Waterford Community Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Waterford Community Park ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Spencer County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Spencer County nearby has 63% more documented species, Waterford Community Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 46 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 46 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common2.9 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.73 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Very Common1.79 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.74 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.73 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.17 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common1.16 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1.16 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.96 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Occasional0.77 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Occasional0.76 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Occasional0.76 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.76 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.59 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare0.58 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.58 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Rare0.58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-63% vs. current

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+87% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+133% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-7% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

0% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+65% vs. current

Normandy

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+87% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+87% 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 Spencer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-63% vs. current

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+87% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+133% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-7% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

0% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+65% vs. current

Normandy

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+87% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+87% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common2.9 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.73 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Very Common1.79 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.74 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.73 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.17 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common1.16 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1.16 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.96 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Occasional0.77 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Occasional0.76 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Occasional0.76 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.76 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.59 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare0.58 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.58 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Rare0.58 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 46 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-63% species diversity