Prince Edward County

Ecosystem Overview

The Prince Edward County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince Edward 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 Wilck's Lake, Prince Edward County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Prince Edward County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilck's Lake

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Prince Edward County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilck's Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Sandy River Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

18 species

+456% vs. current

Goodwin Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Prince Edward Lake

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 Prince Edward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Prince Edward County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilck's Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Sandy River Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

18 species

+456% vs. current

Goodwin Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Prince Edward Lake

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilck's Lake

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare3 obs.

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