Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery

Ecosystem Overview

The Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Hemphill County, Texas, 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 Hemphill County nearby has 7% more documented species, Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 48 Hemphill 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 48 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Hemphill County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1.32 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.32 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common1.32 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1.32 obs.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Very Common1.27 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1.07 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common1.06 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common0.96 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.94 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Common0.88 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Common0.88 obs.

Bromus japonicus

Japanese Brome

Occasional0.85 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.67 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional0.66 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional0.64 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.64 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Occasional0.64 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Rare0.63 obs.

Geomys bursarius

Gaufre Brun

Rare0.62 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare0.62 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hemphill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hemphill County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+1% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.60

56 species

+32% vs. current

Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge Nature Reserve

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+1% vs. current

Canadian Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

70 species

+6% vs. current

Hemphill County Airport

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+35% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+174% 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 Hemphill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hemphill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hemphill County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+1% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.60

56 species

+32% vs. current

Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge Nature Reserve

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+1% vs. current

Canadian Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

70 species

+6% vs. current

Hemphill County Airport

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+35% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+174% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 48 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Hemphill County

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1.32 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.32 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common1.32 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1.32 obs.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Very Common1.27 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1.07 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common1.06 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common0.96 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.94 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Common0.88 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Common0.88 obs.

Bromus japonicus

Japanese Brome

Occasional0.85 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.67 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional0.66 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional0.64 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.64 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Occasional0.64 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Rare0.63 obs.

Geomys bursarius

Gaufre Brun

Rare0.62 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare0.62 obs.

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