Bald Head Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Bald Head Island ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in brunswick county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 65% more documented species, Bald Head Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 16 brunswick county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Megachile xylocopoides
Stagmomantis carolina
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Trichonephila clavipes
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Papilio palamedes
Laurel Swallowtail
Panoquina panoquin
Salt Marsh Skipper
Rhopilema verrilli
mushroom jellyfish
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Busycon carica
Knobbed Whelk
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Usnea strigosa
Bushy Beard Lichen
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Rhynchospora colorata
Star sedge
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brunswick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bald Head Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bald Head Islandwithin Brunswick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.