Saddlers Crossroads

Ecosystem Overview

The Saddlers Crossroads ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Southampton County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southampton County nearby has 68% more documented species, Saddlers Crossroads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #82 for species diversity among 100 Southampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 18th 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

#82

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#82 of 100 locations

18th percentile for diversity

vs. Southampton County

-68% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Antrostomus carolinensis

Owl

Very Common0.51 obs.

Arabidopsis thaliana

Wall Cress

Very Common0.25 obs.

Betula nigra

Red Birch

Very Common0.25 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Very Common0.2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Very Common0.2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.11 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common0.11 obs.

Schistocerca damnifica

Common0.11 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common0.11 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common0.1 obs.

Megascops asio

Autillo Yanqui

Common0.1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional0.1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare0.1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Rare0.1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Southampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Southampton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Ivor

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+140% vs. current

Courtland

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+243% vs. current

Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+167% vs. current

General Vaughan Bridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Nrcs Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-55% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-53% vs. current

Camp Corner

Importance: 0.50

24 species

0% 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 Southampton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Antrostomus carolinensis

Owl

Very Common0.51 obs.

Arabidopsis thaliana

Wall Cress

Very Common0.25 obs.

Betula nigra

Red Birch

Very Common0.25 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Very Common0.2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Very Common0.2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.11 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common0.11 obs.

Schistocerca damnifica

Common0.11 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common0.11 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common0.1 obs.

Megascops asio

Autillo Yanqui

Common0.1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional0.1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare0.1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Rare0.1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Southampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Southampton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Ivor

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+140% vs. current

Courtland

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+243% vs. current

Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+167% vs. current

General Vaughan Bridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Nrcs Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-55% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-53% vs. current

Camp Corner

Importance: 0.50

24 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

#82

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#82 of 100 locations

18th percentile for diversity

vs. Southampton County

-68% species diversity