Oak Creek
Ecosystem Overview
The Oak Creek ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in beaufort county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Beaufort nearby has 4% more documented species, Oak Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 17 beaufort county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Mercenaria mercenaria
hard shell
Clibanarius vittatus
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Chelonibia testudinaria
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Aplidium stellatum
Atlantic Sea Pork
Limnodromus griseus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Calidris alba
sanderling
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Ammospiza caudacuta
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Sinum perspectivum
White Baby Ear
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Rallus crepitans
Clapper Rail
Ellipsoptera marginata
Margined Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Beaufort County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Oak Creek. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Oak Creekwithin Beaufort County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.