Boydton

Ecosystem Overview

The Boydton ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County nearby has 84% more documented species, Boydton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Mecklenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

South Hill

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+1500% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

South Hill

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+1500% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional1 obs.

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