Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Garrett County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Garrett County nearby has 91% more documented species, Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Garrett County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Garrett County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Very Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garrett County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Garrett County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Asci Whitewater Course

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+13% vs. current

Deep Creek Lake

Importance: 0.34

27 species

-67% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+800% vs. current

Mountain Lake Park

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+125% vs. current

Friendsville

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+200% vs. current

Savage River Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+125% 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

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garrett County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Garrett County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Asci Whitewater Course

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+13% vs. current

Deep Creek Lake

Importance: 0.34

27 species

-67% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+800% vs. current

Mountain Lake Park

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+125% vs. current

Friendsville

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+200% vs. current

Savage River Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+125% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Garrett County

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Very Common1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

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