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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Muscadine Grape
Mayapple
Japanese Barberry
Spoonwood
Poke

Tuckahoe
Black Swallowtail
Woodbine

Beefsteakplant

Bottle Gourd
Monarch

Ajuga
Buttonbush

Scaldweed

Wax Balls
Needham'S Skimmer
Paper Mulberry
Showy Baby'S-Breath

Cardinalflower
Mistflower
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colonial Heights County, Virginia
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 Colonial Heights County.
The Swift Creek ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Colonial Heights, Swift Creek hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 39 Colonial Heights County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.