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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.
Mallard
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Black Vulture
Hooded Merganser
Red-Winged Blackbird
Great Egret
Painted Turtle
Baldpate
Kildeer
Great Blue Heron
Kingfisher
Woodbine
Myrtle Warbler
Song Sparrow
Starling
Common Cardinal
Tree Swallow
House Finch
Ghost Pipe
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The The Channels State Forest ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Washington County, The Channels State Forest hosts 1% more species diversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Virginia
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 Washington County County.