Greenbrier Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Greenbrier Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hagerstown nearby has 85% more documented species, Greenbrier Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Hagerstown

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Muscari botryoides

Common grape hyacinth

Common1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Temnothorax curvispinosus

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

-85% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Hancock

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Boonsboro Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Little Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

-85% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Hancock

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Boonsboro Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Little Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Hagerstown

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Muscari botryoides

Common grape hyacinth

Common1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Temnothorax curvispinosus

Occasional1 obs.

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