Briery Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Briery Creek ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince Edward County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Prince Edward County, Briery Creek hosts 7% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Prince Edward County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common2.48 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

Tundra Swan

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common1.87 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1.65 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common1.28 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common1.28 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common1.23 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional1.17 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1.14 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Occasional1.13 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1.13 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Occasional1.09 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional1.06 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Rare1.01 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Rare1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince Edward County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Edward County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Prince Edward-gallion State Forest

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Farmville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

The Manor Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

65 species

+20% vs. current

Twin Lakes State Park

in Green Bay

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+56% vs. current

Gallion Game Sanctuary

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+255% vs. current

Longwood Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Rice

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% 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

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince Edward County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince Edward County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Prince Edward-gallion State Forest

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Farmville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

The Manor Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

65 species

+20% vs. current

Twin Lakes State Park

in Green Bay

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+56% vs. current

Gallion Game Sanctuary

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+255% vs. current

Longwood Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Rice

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common2.48 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

Tundra Swan

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common1.87 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1.65 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common1.28 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common1.28 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common1.23 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional1.17 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1.14 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Occasional1.13 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1.13 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Occasional1.09 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional1.06 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Rare1.01 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Rare1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Prince Edward County

+7% species diversity