Bear Creek Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Bear Creek Lake State Park ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cumberland County nearby has 6% more documented species, Bear Creek Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 96 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 96 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 96 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Cumberland County

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2.17 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2.04 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1.99 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1.25 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Common1.19 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1.19 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Occasional1.13 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional1.1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Occasional1.05 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional1 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-6% vs. current

Cumberland State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Cumberland State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Farmville Municipal Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Reeds

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Trents Mill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Kimberly Hills

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Hatcher

Importance: 0.50

71 species

+3% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-6% vs. current

Cumberland State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Cumberland State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Farmville Municipal Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Reeds

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Trents Mill

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Kimberly Hills

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Hatcher

Importance: 0.50

71 species

+3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2.17 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2.04 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1.99 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1.25 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Common1.19 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1.19 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Occasional1.13 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Occasional1.1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Occasional1.05 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional1 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 96 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 96 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Cumberland County

-6% species diversity