Niday Place State Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Niday Place State Forest ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Craig County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Craig County, Niday Place State Forest hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #62 for species diversity among 100 Craig County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 100 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Craig County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common1.23 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-Shinned Hawk

Very Common1.06 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Very Common1.05 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1.04 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common1.03 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Common1.03 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common1.03 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common0.96 obs.

Datana drexelii

Drexel'S Datana

Common0.95 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common0.95 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional0.95 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Occasional0.88 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.74 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional0.68 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional0.67 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.67 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare0.63 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare0.62 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Rare0.51 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craig County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Craig County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Brush Mountain East Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Shawvers Run Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Barbours Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+281% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+300% vs. current

Valley Mill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Webbs Mill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% 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 Craig County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craig County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Craig County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Brush Mountain East Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Shawvers Run Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Barbours Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+281% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+300% vs. current

Valley Mill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Webbs Mill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 100 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Craig County

+10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common1.23 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-Shinned Hawk

Very Common1.06 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Very Common1.05 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1.04 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common1.03 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Common1.03 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common1.03 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common0.96 obs.

Datana drexelii

Drexel'S Datana

Common0.95 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common0.95 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional0.95 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Occasional0.88 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.74 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional0.68 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional0.67 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.67 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare0.63 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare0.62 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Rare0.51 obs.

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