Boiling Spring Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Boiling Spring Lakes ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 31% more documented species, Boiling Spring Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 Brunswick County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-31% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Rhexia petiolata

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brunswick County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-31% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+57% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+200% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+229% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-31% 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 Brunswick County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brunswick County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-31% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+57% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+200% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+229% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-31% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Rhexia petiolata

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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