Mount Vernon

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Vernon ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rockcastle County nearby has 80% more documented species, Mount Vernon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Rockcastle County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockcastle County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Occasional1 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Rough greensnake

Rare1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Rockcastle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockcastle County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Lake Linville

Importance: 0.26

16 species

+25% vs. current

Brodhead

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+1900% 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 Rockcastle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Rockcastle County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockcastle County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Lake Linville

Importance: 0.26

16 species

+25% vs. current

Brodhead

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+1900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockcastle County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Occasional1 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Rough greensnake

Rare1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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