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Locations in Frederick County, Maryland

Species in Frederick County

Common Species in Frederick County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common139 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common120 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common95 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common93 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common92 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common91 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common86 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common83 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional74 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional74 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional72 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional70 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional66 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare64 obs.
Poecile carolinensis

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare63 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Frederick County

Explore 103 documented locations in Frederick County, Maryland. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Frederick

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Frederick County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (8 locations)

Brunswick

A productive wildlife area hosting 96 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

96
species

Emmitsburg

A productive wildlife area hosting 87 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

87
species

Walkersville

A productive wildlife area hosting 85 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

85
species

Woodsboro

A productive wildlife area hosting 84 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

84
species

Myersville

A productive wildlife area hosting 67 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

67
species

Lake Whittier

A productive wildlife area hosting 41 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

41
species

Clover Hill

A productive wildlife area hosting 36 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

36
species

Damazo Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (19 locations)

Middletown

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Thurmont

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Cannon Bluff

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Hunting Creek Lake

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

New Market

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Culler Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Greenbrier

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Rosemont

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Lake Linganore

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Brookridge Estates

Near Middletown

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Whisky Springs Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Discovery-spring Garden

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Rainbow Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Taskers Chance

Near Frederick

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Sand Flat

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Dearbought

Near Frederick

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Fairfield

Near Frederick

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Kingsbrook

Near Ballenger Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Market Square

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (74 locations)

Arundel Branch

Explore for wildlife potential

Echo Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Frank Bentz Memorial Lake

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St. John's Well

Explore for wildlife potential

Walker Pond

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Burkittsville

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Heaters Island

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Covered Bridge Estates

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Utica Mills Estates

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Amber Meadows

Near Frederick
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Amelano Manor

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Antietam Village

Near Frederick
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Avington Park

Near Frederick
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Briercrest

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Broadview Acres

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Brookridge North

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Cambridge Farms

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Clear View

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Colony Village

Near Walkersville
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Cone Branch Estates

Near Middletown
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Copperfield

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Coventry

Near Frederick
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Crest Manor Estates

Near Braddock Heights
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Culler Oaks

Near Braddock Heights
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Deerfield

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Derbyshire

Near Frederick
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Dublin Manor

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Eastchurch

Near Frederick
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Emerald Farm

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Emmitsburg Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Farmbrook

Near Ballenger Creek
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Fishing Creek Reservoir

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Fountain Rock Manor

Explore for wildlife potential

Fountaindale South

Near Braddock Heights
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Frederick Heights

Near Frederick
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Golf View

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Highlands At Tuscarora Knolls

Near Frederick
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Hillcrest Orchards

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Jefferson Court

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Lake Anita Louise

Near Linganore-bartonsville
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Main Farm

Near Frederick
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Meadowbrook

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Middletown Manor

Explore for wildlife potential

Monarch Ridge

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Monocacy Park

Near Frederick
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Monocacy Village

Near Frederick
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Mount Olivet Heights

Near Frederick
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North Pointe

Near Middletown
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Old Farm

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Overlook

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Prospect Hall

Near Frederick
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Prospect View

Near Frederick
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River Crest

Near Frederick
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River Meadows

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Rock Creek Estates

Near Frederick
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Sagner

Near Frederick
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Spring Garden Estates

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Springbrook

Near Braddock Heights
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Sun Meadow

Near Walkersville
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The Talbots Of Fredericktowne

Near Frederick
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The Villages Of Urbana

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Tulip Hill

Explore for wildlife potential

Urbana Highlands

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Urbana Highlands

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Urbana Highlands

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Villages Of Ballenger Creek

Near Ballenger Creek
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Walnut Ridge

Near Frederick
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Walnut Ridge

Near Frederick
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Waterside

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Westbrook

Near Frederick
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Willowcrest

Near Frederick
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Winpenny Tell

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Worman's Mill

Explore for wildlife potential

Wyngate

Near Frederick
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Frederick County's natural heritage.

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