Holly Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Holly Springs ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Wake 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 Wake County nearby has 33% more documented species, Holly Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 31 Wake 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 31 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common9 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common7 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Common6 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-33% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-33% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

+43% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

+22% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+168% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+738% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+49% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+56% 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 Wake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-33% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-33% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

+43% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

+22% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+168% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+738% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+49% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+56% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 31 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common9 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common7 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Common6 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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