Oldham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oldham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Oldham County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby La Grange, Oldham County hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Oldham County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. La Grange

+92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

La Grange

Importance: 0.36

52 species

+92% vs. current

Reformatory Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crestwood

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Buckner

Importance: 0.22

27 species

+270% 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 Oldham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

La Grange

Importance: 0.36

52 species

+92% vs. current

Reformatory Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crestwood

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Buckner

Importance: 0.22

27 species

+270% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. La Grange

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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