Sandy River Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandy River Reservoir ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince Edward County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince Edward County nearby has 82% more documented species, Sandy River Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Prince Edward County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince Edward County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Prince Edward County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Edward County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Wilck's Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+64% vs. current

Goodwin Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+500% vs. current

Prince Edward Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+500% 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 Prince Edward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Prince Edward County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Edward County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Wilck's Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+64% vs. current

Goodwin Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+500% vs. current

Prince Edward Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+500% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince Edward County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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