Crimson Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Crimson Springs ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 56% more documented species, Crimson Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1.34 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common0.85 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Very Common0.49 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Very Common0.37 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Very Common0.37 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.37 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Common0.37 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common0.24 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common0.24 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Common0.24 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common0.12 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.12 obs.

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-Eating Warbler

Occasional0.12 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional0.12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Rare0.12 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Rare0.12 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-56% vs. current

Potts Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-55% vs. current

Peterstown

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+119% vs. current

Union

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+338% vs. current

Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+775% vs. current

Waiteville

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-8% vs. current

McGlone

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+25% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-56% vs. current

Potts Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-55% vs. current

Peterstown

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+119% vs. current

Union

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+338% vs. current

Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+775% vs. current

Waiteville

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-8% vs. current

McGlone

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+25% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1.34 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common0.85 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Very Common0.49 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Very Common0.37 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Very Common0.37 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.37 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Common0.37 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common0.24 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common0.24 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Common0.24 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common0.12 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.12 obs.

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-Eating Warbler

Occasional0.12 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional0.12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Rare0.12 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Rare0.12 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare0.12 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-56% species diversity