Baldwin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Baldwin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Baldwin County, Alabama, 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 Fairhope, Baldwin County hosts 41% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Baldwin County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairhope

+41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common59 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common53 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common41 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common38 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common34 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common34 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common33 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common30 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common29 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common29 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common28 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Occasional28 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional26 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional25 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional24 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional24 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional23 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare22 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare21 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baldwin County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairhope

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+41% vs. current

Gulf Shores

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Shelby Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Weeks Bay

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+733% vs. current

Daphne

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange Beach

Importance: 0.31

100 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 Baldwin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baldwin County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairhope

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+41% vs. current

Gulf Shores

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Shelby Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Weeks Bay

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+733% vs. current

Daphne

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange Beach

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairhope

+41% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common59 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common53 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common41 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common38 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common34 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common34 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common33 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common30 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common29 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common29 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common28 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Occasional28 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional26 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional25 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional24 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional24 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional23 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare22 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare21 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare21 obs.

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