Gunpowder Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Gunpowder Falls ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baltimore County nearby has 80% more documented species, Gunpowder Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Baltimore County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Baltimore County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Rare1 obs.

Amanita cokeri

Rare1 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baltimore County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Loch Raven Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-31% vs. current

Minebank Run

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+300% vs. current

Back River

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+400% vs. current

Pig Pen Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Frog Mortar Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Paper Mill Flats

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% 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 Baltimore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baltimore County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Loch Raven Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-31% vs. current

Minebank Run

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+300% vs. current

Back River

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+400% vs. current

Pig Pen Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Frog Mortar Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Paper Mill Flats

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Baltimore County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Rare1 obs.

Amanita cokeri

Rare1 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Rare1 obs.

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