Normandy

Ecosystem Overview

The Normandy ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Spencer County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Spencer County nearby has 80% more documented species, Normandy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 46 Spencer County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 46 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common0.46 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.3 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Very Common0.24 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Very Common0.24 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common0.23 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common0.22 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.21 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.21 obs.

Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Common0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.06 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.04 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.04 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

15 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+25% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-50% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Waterford Community Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-12% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% 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 Spencer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spencer County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Spencer County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-80% vs. current

Taylorsville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

15 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+25% vs. current

Crenshaw

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-50% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Waterford Community Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-46% vs. current

Yoder

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-12% vs. current

Rivals

Importance: 0.50

15 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common0.46 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.3 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Very Common0.24 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Very Common0.24 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common0.23 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common0.22 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.21 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.21 obs.

Lysimachia clethroides

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Common0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.06 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.04 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.04 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.02 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 46 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 46 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Spencer County

-80% species diversity