Gloucester County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gloucester County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Gloucester County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Burke Pond, Gloucester County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gloucester County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Burke Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common4 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Minuca minax

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gloucester County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Gloucester County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gloucester County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaverdam Swamp Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Burke Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common4 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Minuca minax

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

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