Orange Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Orange Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in baldwin county, alabama, 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 baldwin county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Calidris alba
sanderling
Clinopodium coccineum
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Sabal palmetto
cabbage palm
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Echeneis naucrates
White Tailed Remore
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Sinistrofulgur sinistrum
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Aralia spinosa
prickly-ash
Ipomoea imperati
fiddle-leaf morning-glory
Arctosa sanctaerosae
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Baldwin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Orange Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Orange Beachwithin Baldwin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.