Winchester

Ecosystem Overview

The Winchester ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 51% more documented species, Winchester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 85 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 85 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Very Common1.19 obs.

Celticecis expulsa

Very Common0.98 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Very Common0.89 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.76 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Very Common0.76 obs.

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Celticecis pilosa

Common0.72 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.72 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Common0.71 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Common0.58 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.53 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Common0.47 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.42 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional0.36 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

Tall Thistle

Occasional0.36 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.36 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.36 obs.

Potentilla reptans

Creeping Cinquefoil

Rare0.36 obs.

Sisymbrium officinale

Hedgeweed

Rare0.36 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Rare0.36 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-51% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Locust Grove

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-51% vs. current

Winchester Traveling Trail

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Winchester Country Club

in Winchester

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Closed Osram Sylvania

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+18% vs. current

Lisletown

Importance: 0.50

26 species

+50% vs. current

Hootentown

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+56% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-51% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Locust Grove

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-51% vs. current

Winchester Traveling Trail

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Winchester Country Club

in Winchester

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Closed Osram Sylvania

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+18% vs. current

Lisletown

Importance: 0.50

26 species

+50% vs. current

Hootentown

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+56% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Very Common1.19 obs.

Celticecis expulsa

Very Common0.98 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Very Common0.89 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.76 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Very Common0.76 obs.

No image

Celticecis pilosa

Common0.72 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.72 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Common0.71 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Common0.58 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.53 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Common0.47 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.42 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.41 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Occasional0.36 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

Tall Thistle

Occasional0.36 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.36 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.36 obs.

Potentilla reptans

Creeping Cinquefoil

Rare0.36 obs.

Sisymbrium officinale

Hedgeweed

Rare0.36 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Rare0.36 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 85 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-51% species diversity