Harpers Ferry Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Harpers Ferry ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 3% more documented species, Harpers Ferry offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

vs. Jefferson County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common27 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

vs. Jefferson County

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common27 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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