James City County

Ecosystem Overview

The James City County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in James City 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 Kingsmill Pond, James City County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 James City County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Kingsmill Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common20 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common6 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common6 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common6 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional5 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional5 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in James City County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Toano Trace

Importance: 0.20

15 species

+567% 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 James City County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in James City County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Toano Trace

Importance: 0.20

15 species

+567% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Kingsmill Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common20 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common6 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common6 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common6 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional5 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional5 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Rare4 obs.

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