Howard County

Ecosystem Overview

The Howard County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Howard County, Maryland, 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. Compared to nearby Lake Kittamaqundi, Howard County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Howard County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kittamaqundi

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bibio albipennis

Very Common50 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common47 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common40 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common40 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common33 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common31 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common28 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common28 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common27 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional26 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional26 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional25 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional24 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional24 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional23 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare23 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare22 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Howard County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Centennial Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Kittamaqundi

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Warfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Elkhorn

Importance: 0.20

35 species

+186% vs. current

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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 Howard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Howard County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Centennial Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Kittamaqundi

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Warfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Elkhorn

Importance: 0.20

35 species

+186% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kittamaqundi

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bibio albipennis

Very Common50 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common47 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common40 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common40 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common33 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common31 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common28 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common28 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common27 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional26 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional26 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional25 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional24 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional24 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional23 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare23 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare22 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare22 obs.

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