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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Osprey
Trumpetvine
Heermann'S Gull
Variegated Fritillary
Common Checkered-Skipper
Paper Mulberry

Bigleaf Periwinkle
Davy
Caspian Tern
Creeping Cucumber
Yellow Passionflower
Witchhazel

Kudzu
Buttonbush
Canada Goose
Bald Eagle
Blackpoll Warbler
Ring-Billed Gull
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Mallow-Rose
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopewell County, Virginia
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 Hopewell County.
The Petersburg National Battlefield ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopewell, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hopewell nearby has 52% more documented species, Petersburg National Battlefield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 35 Hopewell County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.