Chelsea
Ecosystem Overview
The Chelsea ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in shelby county, alabama, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 73% more documented species, Chelsea offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 shelby county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Polistes dorsalis
Stagmomantis carolina
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Pantherophis guttatus
Red Cornsnake
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Bipalium kewense
Cyrtomium falcatum
Japanese netvein hollyfern
Torilis nodosa
Knotted hedgeparsley
Berchemia scandens
supplejack
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Mazus pumilus
Veronica peregrina
american speedwell
Eumenes fraternus
Fraternal Potter Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shelby County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Chelsea. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chelseawithin Shelby County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.