The Plaza

Ecosystem Overview

The The Plaza ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Early County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Early County nearby has 82% more documented species, The Plaza offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #55 for species diversity among 100 Early County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

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#55

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1.76 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.99 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Very Common0.88 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common0.88 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-Striped Forceptail

Common0.88 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.57 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.16 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common0.15 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Blue Curls

Common0.15 obs.

Euphorbia heterophylla

Mexican Fireplant

Common0.14 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional0.14 obs.

Pluchea camphorata

Stinkweed

Occasional0.14 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Early County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Early County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-82% vs. current

Blakely

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Damascus

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Kolomoki Mounds State Park

in Blakely

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% vs. current

Blakely

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+600% vs. current

Liberty

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-48% vs. current

Coheelee Creek Public Use Area

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-12% vs. current

Ferrell Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% 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 Early County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1.76 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.99 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Very Common0.88 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common0.88 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-Striped Forceptail

Common0.88 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.57 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.16 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common0.15 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Blue Curls

Common0.15 obs.

Euphorbia heterophylla

Mexican Fireplant

Common0.14 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional0.14 obs.

Pluchea camphorata

Stinkweed

Occasional0.14 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Early County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Early County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-82% vs. current

Blakely

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Damascus

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Kolomoki Mounds State Park

in Blakely

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% vs. current

Blakely

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+600% vs. current

Liberty

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-48% vs. current

Coheelee Creek Public Use Area

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-12% vs. current

Ferrell Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations