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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Ironweed

Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Sand Briar
Tuliptree
Beebalm
Japanese Barberry

Blue Monkeyflower
Rum Cherry
Cockspur

Bulrush
Wapato

New York Ironweed

Cardinalflower

Meadowsweet
Buttonbush
Eastern Phoebe

Pleurisy Root

Wild Stonecrop
Pink Azalea
Yarrow
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Randolph County County, West Virginia
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 Randolph County County.
The Elkins ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Randolph County nearby has 50% more documented species, Elkins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.