Brydon

Ecosystem Overview

The Brydon ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taylor County nearby has 33% more documented species, Brydon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 73 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 73 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common0.13 obs.

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Pterourus glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common0.13 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Very Common0.13 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common0.12 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common0.12 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common0.1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.09 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.09 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common0.09 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Common0.09 obs.

Languria mozardi

Common0.09 obs.

Colliuris pensylvanica

Long-Necked Ground Beetle

Occasional0.08 obs.

Kuschelina vians

Occasional0.08 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.08 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional0.08 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional0.07 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Rare0.05 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Rare0.05 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-33% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+58% vs. current

Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+172% vs. current

Flemington

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1533% vs. current

Tygart Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

74 species

-34% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+206% vs. current

Cecil

Importance: 0.50

43 species

+14% vs. current

Elliotsville

Importance: 0.50

43 species

+14% 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 Taylor County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common0.13 obs.

No image

Pterourus glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common0.13 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Very Common0.13 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Very Common0.12 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common0.12 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common0.1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.09 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.09 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common0.09 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Common0.09 obs.

Languria mozardi

Common0.09 obs.

Colliuris pensylvanica

Long-Necked Ground Beetle

Occasional0.08 obs.

Kuschelina vians

Occasional0.08 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.08 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional0.08 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional0.07 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Rare0.05 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Rare0.05 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-33% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+58% vs. current

Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+172% vs. current

Flemington

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1533% vs. current

Tygart Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

74 species

-34% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+206% vs. current

Cecil

Importance: 0.50

43 species

+14% vs. current

Elliotsville

Importance: 0.50

43 species

+14% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 73 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-33% species diversity