Frederick
Ecosystem Overview
The Frederick ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 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 #1 for species diversity among 29 frederick county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Frederick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Frederick. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Frederickwithin Frederick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.