Carolina Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Carolina Beach ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in new hanover county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilmington nearby has 31% more documented species, Carolina Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 new hanover county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Rangia cuneata
Atlantic rangia
Calidris alba
sanderling
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Butorides virescens
green heron
Anicla infecta
Green Cutworm Moth
Taeniaptera trivittata
Aedes taeniorhynchus
Black Salt Marsh Mosquito
Anisomorpha buprestoides
Florida Stick Insect
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in New Hanover County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carolina Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carolina Beachwithin New Hanover County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.