Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Woodford County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Woodford County nearby has 5% more documented species, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 100 Woodford County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodford County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common1.12 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Very Common1.08 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common1.07 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common1.07 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Very Common1.07 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common1.05 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common1 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Geum vernum

Spring Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

Smooth Yellow Violet

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woodford County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodford County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-5% vs. current

Versailles

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-1% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+311% vs. current

Life Adventure Center

in Versailles

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+72% vs. current

Woodford County Park

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+147% vs. current

Versailles

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+164% vs. current

The Woodford Club

in Versailles

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+270% vs. current

Mundys Landing

Importance: 0.50

72 species

+3% 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 Woodford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woodford County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodford County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-5% vs. current

Versailles

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-1% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+311% vs. current

Life Adventure Center

in Versailles

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+72% vs. current

Woodford County Park

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+147% vs. current

Versailles

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+164% vs. current

The Woodford Club

in Versailles

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+270% vs. current

Mundys Landing

Importance: 0.50

72 species

+3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common1.12 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Very Common1.08 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common1.07 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common1.07 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Very Common1.07 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common1.05 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common1 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

Red Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Geum vernum

Spring Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

Smooth Yellow Violet

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare1 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodford County

-5% species diversity