Reids Crossroads

Ecosystem Overview

The Reids Crossroads ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Putnam County nearby has 58% more documented species, Reids Crossroads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #78 for species diversity among 100 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common0.76 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common0.62 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common0.51 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.42 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common0.2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.2 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.18 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.13 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.11 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.1 obs.

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssop-Leaved Boneset

Common0.1 obs.

Wahlenbergia marginata

Southern Rockbell

Occasional0.09 obs.

Strophostyles umbellata

Pink Fuzzy-Bean

Occasional0.09 obs.

Lespedeza repens

Creeping Bush-Clover

Occasional0.09 obs.

Tragia urticifolia

Occasional0.09 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Occasional0.09 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Occasional0.09 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Rare0.09 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Rare0.09 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-58% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-62% vs. current

Reynolds Great Waters

Importance: 0.60

67 species

-55% vs. current

Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-25% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Lawrence Shoals Campground

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-21% vs. current

Harmony

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+3% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+20% 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 Putnam County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common0.76 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common0.62 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common0.51 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.42 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common0.2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.2 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.18 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.13 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.11 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.1 obs.

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssop-Leaved Boneset

Common0.1 obs.

Wahlenbergia marginata

Southern Rockbell

Occasional0.09 obs.

Strophostyles umbellata

Pink Fuzzy-Bean

Occasional0.09 obs.

Lespedeza repens

Creeping Bush-Clover

Occasional0.09 obs.

Tragia urticifolia

Occasional0.09 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Occasional0.09 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Occasional0.09 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Rare0.09 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Rare0.09 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-58% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-62% vs. current

Reynolds Great Waters

Importance: 0.60

67 species

-55% vs. current

Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-25% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Lawrence Shoals Campground

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-21% vs. current

Harmony

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+3% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+20% 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-58% species diversity