Georgetown
Ecosystem Overview
The Georgetown ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in scott county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scott County nearby has 21% more documented species, Georgetown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 scott county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Pachypsylla venusta
Datura stramonium
thorn-apple
Scalopus aquaticus
Eastern Mole
Scolopax minor
American Woodcock
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Sarcoscypha occidentalis
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Dipsacus laciniatus
Laciniate Teasel
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Phacelia purshii
Pursh's phacelia
Ipomoea hederacea
Ivyleaf morning-glory
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Senna marilandica
American senna
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Croton capitatus
capitate croton
Liatris spicata
Florist Gayfeather
Celticecis oviformis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Scott County
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Georgetown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Georgetownwithin Scott County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.