Navy Yard

Ecosystem Overview

The Navy Yard ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While District of Columbia nearby has 6% more documented species, Navy Yard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 111 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common5 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-6% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-6% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+944% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+262% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+9% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-6% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-6% 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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-6% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-6% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+944% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+262% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

+9% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-6% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-6% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 111 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common5 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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