Nelson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Nelson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Nelson 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 Stevens Lake, Nelson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Nelson County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Stevens Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common12 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common11 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common10 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common10 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common10 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common8 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional8 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional8 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional8 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional7 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare7 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare7 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare7 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Stevens Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common12 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common11 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common10 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common10 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common10 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common8 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional8 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional8 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional8 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional7 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare7 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare7 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare7 obs.

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