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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Wineberry
Mottled Pipsissewa
Woodbine
Eastern Bluebird
Pawpaw
Common Cardinal
Haymaids
Pond Bird
Song Sparrow
Ring-Billed Gull
Pond Bird
Spoonwood
Mourning Dove
Hedge Garlic
Black Vulture
House Finch
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Mallard
American Robin
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The Franklin County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rocky Mount nearby has 1% more documented species, Franklin County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #91 for species diversity among 100 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 9th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County 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 Franklin County County.