Snow Goose Pool

Ecosystem Overview

The Snow Goose Pool ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Accomack County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Accomack County nearby has 73% more documented species, Snow Goose Pool offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Accomack County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Accomack County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common4 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common1 obs.

Datana perspicua

Spotted Datana

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Accomack County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Accomack County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-73% vs. current

Chincoteague

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Onancock

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+800% vs. current

Onley

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+440% vs. current

Tangier

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+23% vs. current

Wachapreague

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+200% vs. current

Swan Cove Pool

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-31% vs. current

Shoveler Pool

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+69% 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

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Accomack County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Accomack County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-73% vs. current

Chincoteague

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Onancock

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+800% vs. current

Onley

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+440% vs. current

Tangier

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+23% vs. current

Wachapreague

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+200% vs. current

Swan Cove Pool

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-31% vs. current

Shoveler Pool

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+69% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Accomack County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common4 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common1 obs.

Datana perspicua

Spotted Datana

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

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