Swan Cove Pool

Ecosystem Overview

The Swan Cove Pool ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Accomack County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Accomack County nearby has 61% more documented species, Swan Cove Pool offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Accomack 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

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Accomack County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Very Common9 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common7 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common5 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common4 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Short-billed Dowitcher

Occasional2 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Rare2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Accomack County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Accomack County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Chincoteague

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% vs. current

Onancock

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Onley

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+680% vs. current

Tangier

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+77% vs. current

Wachapreague

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+333% vs. current

Snow Goose Pool

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+44% vs. current

Shoveler Pool

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+144% 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 Accomack County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Accomack County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Accomack County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Chincoteague

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% vs. current

Onancock

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Onley

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+680% vs. current

Tangier

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+77% vs. current

Wachapreague

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+333% vs. current

Snow Goose Pool

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+44% vs. current

Shoveler Pool

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+144% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Accomack County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Very Common9 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common7 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common5 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Very Common4 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Short-billed Dowitcher

Occasional2 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Rare2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare1 obs.

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