Elbert County Airport-patz Field

Ecosystem Overview

The Elbert County Airport-patz Field ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Elbert County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Elbert County nearby has 70% more documented species, Elbert County Airport-patz Field offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Elbert County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Elbert County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common0.92 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.88 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.77 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.73 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common0.46 obs.

Pueraria montana

Kudzu

Common0.46 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.46 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common0.46 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Common0.46 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.46 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.39 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Occasional0.37 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.36 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.35 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.35 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.22 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.17 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Rare0.15 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Rare0.09 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elbert County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Elbert County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-70% vs. current

Richard B. Russell State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Elberton

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-69% vs. current

Bowman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+500% vs. current

Arrowhead Pointe

in Elberton

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-14% vs. current

Bobby Brown State Park

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+200% vs. current

Silk Mills

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-4% vs. current

Elberton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-4% 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 Elbert County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elbert County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Elbert County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-70% vs. current

Richard B. Russell State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Elberton

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-69% vs. current

Bowman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+500% vs. current

Arrowhead Pointe

in Elberton

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-14% vs. current

Bobby Brown State Park

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+200% vs. current

Silk Mills

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-4% vs. current

Elberton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common0.92 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.88 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.77 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.73 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common0.46 obs.

Pueraria montana

Kudzu

Common0.46 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.46 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common0.46 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Common0.46 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.46 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.39 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Occasional0.37 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.36 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.35 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.35 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.22 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.17 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Rare0.15 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Rare0.09 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Rare0.05 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Elbert County

-70% species diversity