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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Herring Gull
Ring-Billed Gull
Double-Crested Cormorant

Delfin Mular
Great Black-Backed Gull
Woodbine
Halloween Pennant
Crabeater
Greater Yellowlegs
Carolina Chickadee
Horned Grebe
Pond Bird
Osprey
Red-Winged Blackbird
Common Cardinal
Burningbush
Great Egret
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
Loggerhead
Poke
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portsmouth County, Virginia
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 Portsmouth County.
The Defense Fuel Support Point Craney Island ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Portsmouth, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Defense Fuel Support Point Craney Island hosts 5% more species diversity.