Deep Creek Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Deep Creek Lake ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Garrett County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Garrett County nearby has 73% more documented species, Deep Creek Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Garrett County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Garrett County

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Rare1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garrett County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Garrett County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Asci Whitewater Course

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+238% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Mountain Lake Park

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+575% vs. current

Friendsville

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+800% vs. current

Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+200% vs. current

New Germany Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+575% 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 Garrett County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garrett County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Garrett County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Asci Whitewater Course

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+238% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Mountain Lake Park

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+575% vs. current

Friendsville

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+800% vs. current

Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+200% vs. current

New Germany Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+575% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Garrett County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Rare1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Rare1 obs.

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