Wetlands High Water Marks

Ecosystem Overview

The Wetlands High Water Marks ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilmington nearby has 67% more documented species, Wetlands High Water Marks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 New Hanover County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Hanover County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-67% vs. current

New Hanover County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Carolina Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+154% vs. current

Nhc Arboretum Koi Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Leutze Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Wrightsville Beach

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-67% vs. current

Carolina Beach

Importance: 0.29

69 species

-52% vs. current

Kure Beach

Importance: 0.26

76 species

-57% 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 New Hanover County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Hanover County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-67% vs. current

New Hanover County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Carolina Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+154% vs. current

Nhc Arboretum Koi Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Leutze Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Wrightsville Beach

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-67% vs. current

Carolina Beach

Importance: 0.29

69 species

-52% vs. current

Kure Beach

Importance: 0.26

76 species

-57% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Rare1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Rare1 obs.

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