Buckner

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckner ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Oldham County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oldham County nearby has 73% more documented species, Buckner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Oldham County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Datana integerrima

Walnut Caterpillar Moth

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Rare1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Oldham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.36

52 species

-48% vs. current

Reformatory Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Crestwood

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2600% 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 Oldham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Oldham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.36

52 species

-48% vs. current

Reformatory Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Crestwood

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Datana integerrima

Walnut Caterpillar Moth

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Rare1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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