Frederick County

Ecosystem Overview

The Frederick County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Frederick 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 29 Frederick County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 29 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common139 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common120 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common95 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common93 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common92 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common91 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common86 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common83 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common74 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common74 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common72 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional70 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional66 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional64 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional63 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional59 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional58 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare54 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare54 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare54 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

+15% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.38

96 species

+4% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Whisky Springs Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Frederick County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Emmitsburg

Importance: 0.38

87 species

+15% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.38

96 species

+4% vs. current

Lake Whittier

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Damazo Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Culler Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake Linganore

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Whisky Springs Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 29 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Frederick

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common139 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common120 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common95 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common93 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common92 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common91 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common86 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common83 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common74 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common74 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common72 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional70 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional66 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional64 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional63 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional59 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional58 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare54 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare54 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare54 obs.

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