Adams County

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gettysburg

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common35 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common35 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common24 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common23 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common22 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common22 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common20 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common19 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common19 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional17 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional17 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional16 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional15 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional14 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional14 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare13 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Rare13 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Gettysburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Meade

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Charnita Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Littlestown

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Biglerville

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Bonneauville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carroll Valley

Importance: 0.30

63 species

+59% vs. current

Long Pine Run Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Gettysburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Meade

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Charnita Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Littlestown

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Biglerville

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Bonneauville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carroll Valley

Importance: 0.30

63 species

+59% vs. current

Long Pine Run Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gettysburg

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common35 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common35 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common24 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common23 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common22 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common22 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common21 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common20 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common19 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common19 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional17 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional17 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional16 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional15 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional14 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional14 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare13 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Rare13 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare13 obs.

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