Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Bombus pensylvanicus
Bumble Bee
Very Common4.36 obs.
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Very Common2 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hyde County County, North Carolina
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 Hyde County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Bumble Bee
Seaside Dragonlet
White-Tailed Deer
Common Wood Nymph
Orb Weavers
Marsh-Elder
Sea Oxeye
Salt Marsh Skipper
Wax Myrtle
Tundra Swan
Horned Grebe
Great Egret
Bald Eagle
Pelican
Great Black-Backed Gull
White Ibis
Davy
Downy Poplar
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The Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Hyde County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hyde County, Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Hyde County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.