Locations in Shelby County, Alabama
Species in Shelby County
Common Species in Shelby County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Hydrangea quercifolia
oak-leaf hydrangea
Plethodon websteri
Webster's Salamander
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Pinus palustris
longleaf pine
Vaccinium arboreum
winter-huckleberry
Acrolophus plumifrontella
Itea virginica
Virginia Sweetspire
Viola pedata
Birdfoot Violet
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Aesculus pavia
red horsechestnut
Frangula caroliniana
Carolina buckthorn
Alnus serrulata
Brook-Side Alder
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Shelby County
Explore 29 documented locations in Shelby County, Alabama. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (4 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (21 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Shelby County's natural heritage.