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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Osprey
Red-Winged Blackbird
Mallard
Canada Goose
Common Cardinal
Mayapple
Common Whitetail
Monarch
Song Sparrow
Pawpaw
White-Throated Sparrow
Asian Lady Beetle
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Snapping Turtle
Bullfrog
Wineberry
Eastern Bluebird
Woodbine
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Charles 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 Charles County County.
The Charles County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Charles County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Indian Head, Charles County hosts 1% more species diversity.