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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Showy Orchid
Hedge Garlic

Beefsteakplant
White-Tailed Deer
Wineberry
Polecatweed
Japanese Barberry
Zabulon Skipper
Indian Turnip
Bead Fern
Mayapple
Holly Fern
Poke
Green Frog
Eastern Towhee
Allspice
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Spoonwood
Osage-Orange
Tiger Swallowtail
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Maryland
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 Carroll County County.
The Patapsco Valley State Park Freedom Area ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife.