Sandy Point State Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandy Point State Forest ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in King William County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While King William County nearby has 59% more documented species, Sandy Point State Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 King William County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. King William County

-59% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Pteridium aquilinum

Brake

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Pasimachus marginatus

Very Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Mole Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black & White Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional1 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Sweet Vernalgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Rare0.17 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King William County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

King William County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

West Point

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Pamunkey Indian Reservation

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-61% vs. current

Queenfield Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-6% vs. current

Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Sweet Hall Marsh

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+182% vs. current

West Point

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+933% vs. current

Riverview Landing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-61% vs. current

Venter

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-38% 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 King William County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Pteridium aquilinum

Brake

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Pasimachus marginatus

Very Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Mole Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black & White Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional1 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Sweet Vernalgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Rare0.17 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King William County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

King William County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

West Point

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Pamunkey Indian Reservation

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-61% vs. current

Queenfield Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-6% vs. current

Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Sweet Hall Marsh

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+182% vs. current

West Point

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+933% vs. current

Riverview Landing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-61% vs. current

Venter

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-38% 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. King William County

-59% species diversity