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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Ovenbird
Hedge Garlic
Wineberry
Haymaids
White-Tailed Deer
Red-Eyed Vireo
Woodbine
Mayapple
Pawpaw
American Redstart
Chestnut-Sided Warbler
Redback Salamander
American Robin
Common Cardinal
Spoonwood
Blackburnian Warbler
Eastern Wood Pewee
Scarlet Tanager
Solitary Vireo

Wingstem
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in 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 West Virginia.
The West Virginia ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Barbour County nearby has 8% more documented species, West Virginia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.