Carroll Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Carroll Valley ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gettysburg nearby has 37% more documented species, Carroll Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Gettysburg

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Gettysburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Adams County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lake Meade

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1475% vs. current

Charnita Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Littlestown

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Biglerville

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% vs. current

Bonneauville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Long Pine Run Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+530% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Gettysburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Adams County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lake Meade

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1475% vs. current

Charnita Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Littlestown

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Biglerville

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% vs. current

Bonneauville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Long Pine Run Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+530% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Gettysburg

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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