Woodsboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodsboro ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Frederick County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Frederick nearby has 16% more documented species, Woodsboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 29 Frederick County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-16% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-16% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

-3% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.38

96 species

-12% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+105% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+163% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-16% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-16% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

-3% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.38

96 species

-12% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+105% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+163% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare2 obs.

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