Reynolds Great Waters

Ecosystem Overview

The Reynolds Great Waters ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Putnam County nearby has 7% more documented species, Reynolds Great Waters offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Stokesia laevis

Stokes'-Aster

Very Common1 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Very Common0.61 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.43 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common0.41 obs.

Habronattus sabulosus

Very Common0.3 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common0.29 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common0.21 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.19 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Common0.18 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.17 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.14 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional0.14 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.14 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional0.13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast

Rare0.1 obs.

Christella dentata

Rare0.1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-7% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+68% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Lawrence Shoals Campground

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+76% vs. current

Reids Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+123% vs. current

Harmony

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+131% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+168% 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 Putnam County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Stokesia laevis

Stokes'-Aster

Very Common1 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Very Common0.61 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.43 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common0.41 obs.

Habronattus sabulosus

Very Common0.3 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common0.29 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common0.21 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.19 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Common0.18 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.17 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.14 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional0.14 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.14 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Occasional0.13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast

Rare0.1 obs.

Christella dentata

Rare0.1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-7% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-16% vs. current

Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+68% vs. current

Eatonton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Lawrence Shoals Campground

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+76% vs. current

Reids Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+123% vs. current

Harmony

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+131% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+168% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-7% species diversity