Honeysuckle Bluff Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Honeysuckle Bluff ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Salem, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Salem, Honeysuckle Bluff hosts 4% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common1.57 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common1.39 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.05 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1.02 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.8 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.67 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.6 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.59 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.58 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.57 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Occasional0.57 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Occasional0.53 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.48 obs.

Prunus avium

Gean

Occasional0.47 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.43 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Occasional0.41 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare0.4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare0.38 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare0.37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Salem County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Salem

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Hidden Valley Country Club

in Salem

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Sherwood Burial Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Longwood Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Kimball Acres

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Snyders Branch

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Dry Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

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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 Salem County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common1.57 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common1.39 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.05 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1.02 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.8 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.67 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.6 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.59 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.58 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.57 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Occasional0.57 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Occasional0.53 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.48 obs.

Prunus avium

Gean

Occasional0.47 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.43 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Occasional0.41 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare0.4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare0.38 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare0.37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Salem County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Salem

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Hidden Valley Country Club

in Salem

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Sherwood Burial Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Longwood Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Kimball Acres

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Snyders Branch

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Dry Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional

Regional Context

vs. Salem

+4% species diversity