Sunset Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Sunset Beach ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in brunswick county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 15% more documented species, Sunset Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 brunswick county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Sabatia stellaris
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Cortaderia selloana
Uruguayan pampas grass
Vitis rotundifolia
southern fox grape
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Monarda punctata
Spotted Beebalm
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Heterotheca subaxillaris
Camphorweed
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brunswick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sunset Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sunset Beachwithin Brunswick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.