Fulton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fulton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Point, Fulton County hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Fulton County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. East Point

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common501 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common124 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common69 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common62 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common51 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common46 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common42 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common40 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common39 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common34 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common33 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional31 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional30 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional29 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Occasional29 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional28 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional27 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare26 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Rare25 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

East Point

Importance: 0.39

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Clara Meer

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Fulton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

East Point

Importance: 0.39

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Clara Meer

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Kingfisher Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. East Point

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common501 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common124 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common69 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common62 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common51 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common46 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common42 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common40 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common39 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common34 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common33 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional31 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional30 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional29 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Occasional29 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional28 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional27 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare26 obs.

Trichonephila clavata

Rare25 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare24 obs.

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