Horseshoe Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Horseshoe Beach ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Dixie County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dixie County nearby has 68% more documented species, Horseshoe Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 100 Dixie County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixie County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common2 obs.

Melongena corona

Florida Crown Conch

Very Common1 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

Curlew

Very Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

Oldsquaw

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.97 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Common0.94 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Common0.94 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.94 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Common0.94 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Common0.94 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Common0.94 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Occasional0.94 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Occasional0.94 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Occasional0.94 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional0.92 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional0.9 obs.

Vitisiella brevicauda

Grape Tumid Gallmaker Midge

Occasional0.89 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Rare0.89 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Rare0.89 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson'S Phalarope

Rare0.84 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dixie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixie County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Forest Systems Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Cross City

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+118% vs. current

Yellow Jacket Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-70% vs. current

Anderson Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-56% vs. current

Cross City Airport

in Cross City

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+9% vs. current

Shired Island

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-70% vs. current

Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-70% 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 Dixie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dixie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixie County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Forest Systems Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Cross City

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+118% vs. current

Yellow Jacket Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-70% vs. current

Anderson Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-56% vs. current

Cross City Airport

in Cross City

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+9% vs. current

Shired Island

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-70% vs. current

Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-70% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common2 obs.

Melongena corona

Florida Crown Conch

Very Common1 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

Curlew

Very Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

Oldsquaw

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common0.97 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Common0.94 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Common0.94 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.94 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Common0.94 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Common0.94 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Common0.94 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Occasional0.94 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Occasional0.94 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Occasional0.94 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional0.92 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional0.9 obs.

Vitisiella brevicauda

Grape Tumid Gallmaker Midge

Occasional0.89 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Rare0.89 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Rare0.89 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson'S Phalarope

Rare0.84 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixie County

-68% species diversity