Williamston

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamston ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Martin County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Martin County, Williamston hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Martin County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Very Common1.99 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common1.86 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Very Common1.18 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Very Common1.04 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common1.02 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling Clover

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Watersnake

Occasional1 obs.

Euclea delphinii

Spiny Oak-Slug Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Rare1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Polistes annularis

Ringed Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Martin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+1% vs. current

Roanoke River - Tnc/gp Partnership

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Everetts

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+618% vs. current

Jamesville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Parmele

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Robersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Williamston

Importance: 0.60

65 species

+22% vs. current

Roanoke River Wetlands

Importance: 0.60

60 species

+32% 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 Martin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Martin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+1% vs. current

Roanoke River - Tnc/gp Partnership

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Everetts

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+618% vs. current

Jamesville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Parmele

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Robersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Williamston

Importance: 0.60

65 species

+22% vs. current

Roanoke River Wetlands

Importance: 0.60

60 species

+32% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Very Common1.99 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common1.86 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Very Common1.18 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Very Common1.04 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common1.02 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling Clover

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Watersnake

Occasional1 obs.

Euclea delphinii

Spiny Oak-Slug Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Rare1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Polistes annularis

Ringed Paper Wasp

Rare1 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin County

+1% species diversity