Midland

Ecosystem Overview

The Midland ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Bath 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 Bath County nearby has 53% more documented species, Midland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 100 Bath County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-Lined Salamander

Very Common0.46 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Very Common0.28 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common0.26 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.09 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.08 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.08 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common0.08 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.08 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Common0.08 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common0.08 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Occasional0.08 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.08 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-Throated Vireo

Occasional0.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.08 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Jack O Lantern

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.08 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare0.08 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare0.08 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bath County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-53% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+32% vs. current

Salt Lick

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+363% vs. current

Sharpsburg

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+640% vs. current

Zilpo Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-29% vs. current

Slate Valley

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+61% vs. current

Pebble

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+61% 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 Bath County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-Lined Salamander

Very Common0.46 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Very Common0.28 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common0.26 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.09 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.08 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.08 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common0.08 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.08 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Common0.08 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common0.08 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Occasional0.08 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.08 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-Throated Vireo

Occasional0.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.08 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Jack O Lantern

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.08 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare0.08 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare0.08 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bath County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-53% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+32% vs. current

Salt Lick

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+363% vs. current

Sharpsburg

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Owingsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+640% vs. current

Zilpo Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-29% vs. current

Slate Valley

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+61% vs. current

Pebble

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+61% 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath County

-53% species diversity