Fairchild State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairchild State Park ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Seminole County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seminole County nearby has 8% more documented species, Fairchild State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 78 Seminole County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 78 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

Blue Twinflower

Very Common1.06 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common1.01 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Very Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.63 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.44 obs.

Lestes vidua

Carolina Spreadwing

Common0.43 obs.

Nehalennia integricollis

Southern Sprite

Common0.35 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.3 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common0.25 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common0.22 obs.

Carex complanata

Hirsute Sedge

Common0.21 obs.

Anax longipes

Comet Darner

Occasional0.18 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional0.18 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional0.18 obs.

Enallagma concisum

Cherry Bluet

Occasional0.16 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Occasional0.14 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Occasional0.14 obs.

Cyperus sesquiflorus

Rare0.14 obs.

Metalectra discalis

Common Fungus Moth

Rare0.14 obs.

Ilexia intractata

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Ranger Station

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-11% vs. current

Donalsonville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-9% vs. current

Iron City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+407% vs. current

Seminole State Park

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+97% vs. current

Pine Hill Plantation

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+109% vs. current

Donalsonville Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+373% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Dresser Tract

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+914% 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 Seminole County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Ranger Station

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-11% vs. current

Donalsonville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-9% vs. current

Iron City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+407% vs. current

Seminole State Park

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+97% vs. current

Pine Hill Plantation

in Donalsonville

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+109% vs. current

Donalsonville Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+373% vs. current

Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area - Dresser Tract

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+914% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

Blue Twinflower

Very Common1.06 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common1.01 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Very Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.63 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.44 obs.

Lestes vidua

Carolina Spreadwing

Common0.43 obs.

Nehalennia integricollis

Southern Sprite

Common0.35 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.3 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common0.25 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common0.22 obs.

Carex complanata

Hirsute Sedge

Common0.21 obs.

Anax longipes

Comet Darner

Occasional0.18 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional0.18 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional0.18 obs.

Enallagma concisum

Cherry Bluet

Occasional0.16 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Occasional0.14 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Occasional0.14 obs.

Cyperus sesquiflorus

Rare0.14 obs.

Metalectra discalis

Common Fungus Moth

Rare0.14 obs.

Ilexia intractata

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Rare0.14 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 78 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 78 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

-8% species diversity