Bonnycastle Neighborhood
Ecosystem Overview
The Bonnycastle Neighborhood ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, kentucky, 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 Louisville nearby has 73% more documented species, Bonnycastle Neighborhood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 31 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Phoradendron leucarpum
eastern mistletoe
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Anasa tristis
Squash Bug
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Commelina communis
Asiatic dayflower
Tradescantia virginiana
widow's-tears
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bonnycastle Neighborhood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bonnycastle Neighborhoodwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.