General Butler State Resort Park

Ecosystem Overview

The General Butler State Resort Park ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carroll County nearby has 26% more documented species, General Butler State Resort Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 58 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 58 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Carroll County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common1.25 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1.22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Common1.2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Acacesia hamata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Velvet Foot

Occasional1 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Rare1 obs.

Ulmus rubra

Red Elm

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carroll County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-26% vs. current

Carrollton

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-3% vs. current

Prestonville

Importance: 0.70

50 species

+12% vs. current

Ghent

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Sanders

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2700% vs. current

Worthville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2700% vs. current

Carrollton

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+12% vs. current

Carrollton Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

54 species

+4% 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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Carroll County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-26% vs. current

Carrollton

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-3% vs. current

Prestonville

Importance: 0.70

50 species

+12% vs. current

Ghent

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Sanders

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2700% vs. current

Worthville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2700% vs. current

Carrollton

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+12% vs. current

Carrollton Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

54 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common1.25 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1.22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Common1.2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Acacesia hamata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Velvet Foot

Occasional1 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Rare1 obs.

Ulmus rubra

Red Elm

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

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

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 58 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Carroll County

-26% species diversity