Hagerstown

Ecosystem Overview

The Hagerstown ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Washington County nearby has 4% more documented species, Hagerstown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

plumeless thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+465%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Hancock

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+773% vs. current

Greenbrier Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+586% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2300% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Boonsboro Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% vs. current

Little Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+465%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Hancock

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+773% vs. current

Greenbrier Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+586% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2300% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Boonsboro Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% vs. current

Little Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

plumeless thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

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