Bourbon County Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Bourbon County Park ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Bourbon County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bourbon County nearby has 75% more documented species, Bourbon County Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 71 Bourbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 71 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 71 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Bourbon County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

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Celticecis pilosa

Very Common1.11 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common0.96 obs.

Celticecis expulsa

Very Common0.96 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Very Common0.92 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Very Common0.9 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside Darter

Common0.8 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Common0.78 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Hackberry Blister Gall Psyllid

Common0.77 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common0.75 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Common0.47 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.19 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.16 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.16 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Occasional0.16 obs.

Aceria carvi

Occasional0.15 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Occasional0.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.03 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Rare0.03 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bourbon County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bourbon County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-75% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-75% vs. current

North Middletown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+375% vs. current

Millersburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+533% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+12% vs. current

Houston Oaks Golf Course

in Paris

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+27% vs. current

Hill 'n' Dale At Xalapa Farm

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+533% vs. current

Stoner Creek

in Paris

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

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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 Bourbon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bourbon County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bourbon County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-75% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-75% vs. current

North Middletown

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+375% vs. current

Millersburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+533% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+12% vs. current

Houston Oaks Golf Course

in Paris

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+27% vs. current

Hill 'n' Dale At Xalapa Farm

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+533% vs. current

Stoner Creek

in Paris

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

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Celticecis pilosa

Very Common1.11 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common0.96 obs.

Celticecis expulsa

Very Common0.96 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Very Common0.92 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Very Common0.9 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside Darter

Common0.8 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Common0.78 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Hackberry Blister Gall Psyllid

Common0.77 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common0.75 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Common0.47 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.19 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.16 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.16 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Occasional0.16 obs.

Aceria carvi

Occasional0.15 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Occasional0.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.03 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Rare0.03 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.03 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 71 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 71 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Bourbon County

-75% species diversity