Brunswick

Ecosystem Overview

The Brunswick ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Frederick County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Frederick nearby has 4% more documented species, Brunswick offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 29 Frederick County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 29 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broad-headed Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex nudus

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-4% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-4% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+134% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+200% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Whisky Springs Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Frederick County County.

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Regional Ranking

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-4% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-4% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+134% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+200% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Whisky Springs Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 29 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broad-headed Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex nudus

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

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