Sandy Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandy Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Georgia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 385 Georgia natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 385 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 385 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Very Common5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common4 obs.

Phyllostachys reticulata

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Athens-clarke County

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.49

74 species

+35% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+376% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1567% 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 Georgia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Athens-clarke County

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.49

74 species

+35% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.48

21 species

+376% vs. current

Valdosta

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 385 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 385 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Very Common5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common4 obs.

Phyllostachys reticulata

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Rare3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare3 obs.

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