Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Fitzgerald. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ben Hill County County, Georgia
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 Ben Hill County County.
The Fitzgerald ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ben Hill County nearby has 27% more documented species, Fitzgerald offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Ben Hill County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Bull-Bay

Rose Glorybower
Paper Mulberry

Rattlebox
Bagpod
Sacred Bamboo

Muscadine Grape
Japanese Barberry
French-Mulberry
Baccharis

Stinkweed
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Chinese Tallow

Timber Rattlesnake

Lined Topminnow
Ringed Paper Wasp


Brake
Get all 56 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.