Emmitsburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Emmitsburg ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in frederick county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Frederick nearby has 13% more documented species, Emmitsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 29 frederick county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Setophaga discolor
Prairie Warbler
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Regulus satrapa
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Frederick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Emmitsburg. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Emmitsburgwithin Frederick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.