Oakland Mills Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Oakland Mills ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Nicholas County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nicholas County nearby has 77% more documented species, Oakland Mills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 26 Nicholas County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 26 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Nicholas County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.14 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common0.13 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.13 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Very Common0.12 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common0.12 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Common0.12 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Common0.12 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Common0.11 obs.

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum

Common0.11 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common0.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.11 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Occasional0.11 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Aniseroot

Occasional0.11 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional0.09 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Eyed Click Beetle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nicholas County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Nicholas County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-26% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-19% vs. current

Carlisle Cemetery

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.14 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common0.13 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common0.13 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Very Common0.12 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common0.12 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Common0.12 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Common0.12 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Common0.11 obs.

Hydrophyllum macrophyllum

Common0.11 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common0.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.11 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Occasional0.11 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Aniseroot

Occasional0.11 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional0.09 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Eyed Click Beetle

Occasional0.09 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nicholas County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Nicholas County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-26% vs. current

Carlisle

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-19% vs. current

Carlisle Cemetery

21 species

-19% vs. current

Shadowland Farm

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-15% vs. current

Barterville

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Ellisville

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Moorefield

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+467% 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 Nicholas County County.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 26 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Nicholas County

-77% species diversity