Bayard

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayard ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, West Virginia, 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 Grant County nearby has 82% more documented species, Bayard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Very Common1 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Very Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Very Common0.93 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Hornbeam

Common0.93 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.91 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common0.91 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Common0.91 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.9 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Common0.85 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.77 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-26% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Big Bend Campground

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-82% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-71% vs. current

Landes

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-56% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% 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 Grant County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Very Common1 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Very Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Very Common0.93 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Hornbeam

Common0.93 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.91 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common0.91 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Common0.91 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.9 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Common0.85 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.77 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-26% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+133% vs. current

Big Bend Campground

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-82% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-71% vs. current

Landes

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-56% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-82% species diversity