Braddock Cove

Ecosystem Overview

The Braddock Cove ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, 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 Beaufort nearby has 39% more documented species, Braddock Cove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 17 Beaufort County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common3 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Common1 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Hypanus sabinus

Atlantic Stingray

Common1 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Beaufort County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort

Importance: 0.43

23 species

-39% vs. current

Hilton Head Island

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-36% vs. current

Harbour Town Marina

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+8% vs. current

Skull Creek

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+40% vs. current

Lake Joe

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+133% 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 Beaufort County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Beaufort County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort

Importance: 0.43

23 species

-39% vs. current

Hilton Head Island

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-36% vs. current

Harbour Town Marina

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+8% vs. current

Skull Creek

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+40% vs. current

Lake Joe

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+133% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common3 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Common1 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Hypanus sabinus

Atlantic Stingray

Common1 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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