Holly Brook

Ecosystem Overview

The Holly Brook ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Bland 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 Bland County nearby has 61% more documented species, Holly Brook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Bland County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Bland County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Catharus ustulatus

Veery

Very Common0.31 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Very Common0.19 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Very Common0.19 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common0.11 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple Finch

Very Common0.08 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common0.08 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Common0.08 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Common0.07 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Common0.07 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.07 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Common0.07 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional0.04 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.04 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional0.04 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.04 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-Breasted Warbler

Occasional0.04 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Rare0.04 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Rare0.04 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bland County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-61% vs. current

Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Garden Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Kimberling Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Little Creek

Importance: 0.50

56 species

-45% vs. current

Mechanicsburg

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-35% vs. current

Groseclose Store

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+11% vs. current

Clear Fork

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+24% 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 Bland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bland County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-61% vs. current

Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Garden Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Kimberling Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Little Creek

Importance: 0.50

56 species

-45% vs. current

Mechanicsburg

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-35% vs. current

Groseclose Store

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+11% vs. current

Clear Fork

Importance: 0.50

Cape May Warbler

Rare0.04 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare0.04 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Bland County

-61% species diversity