Weeks Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Weeks Bay ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Baldwin County, Alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baldwin County nearby has 88% more documented species, Weeks Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 10 Baldwin County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Baldwin County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Juncus roemerianus

Roemer's rush

Very Common2 obs.

Diachlorus ferrugatus

Very Common1 obs.

Panoquina panoquin

Salt Marsh Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Climaciella brunnea

Very Common1 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common1 obs.

Cladium mariscus

Fen Sedge

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Nyssa biflora

Swamp blackgum

Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baldwin County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Baldwin County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Fairhope

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-83% vs. current

Gulf Shores

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Shelby Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Daphne

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-88% vs. current

Orange Beach

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-88% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baldwin County County, Alabama

Nearby Natural Areas

Baldwin County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Fairhope

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-83% vs. current

Gulf Shores

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Shelby Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Daphne

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-88% vs. current

Orange Beach

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-88% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Baldwin County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Juncus roemerianus

Roemer's rush

Very Common2 obs.

Diachlorus ferrugatus

Very Common1 obs.

Panoquina panoquin

Salt Marsh Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Climaciella brunnea

Very Common1 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common1 obs.

Cladium mariscus

Fen Sedge

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Nyssa biflora

Swamp blackgum

Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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