Patriot

Ecosystem Overview

The Patriot ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Switzerland County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Switzerland County nearby has 60% more documented species, Patriot offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 64 Switzerland County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 64 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Switzerland County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Phoenicopterus ruber

Red Flamingo

Very Common0.61 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.6 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Very Common0.4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common0.31 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.19 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.16 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.16 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Common0.16 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common0.16 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Common0.13 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common0.13 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.12 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional0.11 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare0.1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare0.08 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Switzerland County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Switzerland County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-60% vs. current

Vevay

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+500% vs. current

Belterra Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-62% vs. current

Vevay

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-62% vs. current

Markland Dam Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-62% vs. current

Markland

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-62% vs. current

Lamb

Importance: 0.50

45 species

-33% 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 Switzerland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Switzerland County County, Indiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Switzerland County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-60% vs. current

Vevay

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+500% vs. current

Belterra Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-62% vs. current

Vevay

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-62% vs. current

Markland Dam Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-62% vs. current

Markland

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-62% vs. current

Lamb

Importance: 0.50

Indigo Bunting

Rare0.08 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Rare0.07 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 64 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Switzerland County

-60% species diversity