Telfair-wheeler Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Telfair-wheeler Airport ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County nearby has 85% more documented species, Telfair-wheeler Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Wheeler County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Clinopodium coccineum

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.76 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Very Common0.76 obs.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Very Common0.72 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.57 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.54 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.54 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Common0.47 obs.

Fomes fasciatus

Common0.45 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Common0.3 obs.

Quercus margaretiae

Occasional0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Wallace Adams Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

Avants

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Ochwalkee

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Jordan

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Stuckey

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% 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 Wheeler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% vs. current

Wallace Adams Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

Avants

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Ochwalkee

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Jordan

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Stuckey

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Clinopodium coccineum

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysoma pauciflosculosa

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.76 obs.

Bulbostylis warei

Very Common0.76 obs.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Very Common0.72 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.57 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.54 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.54 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Common0.47 obs.

Fomes fasciatus

Common0.45 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Common0.3 obs.

Quercus margaretiae

Occasional0.3 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler County

-85% species diversity