Middletown
Ecosystem Overview
The Middletown ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in frederick county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Frederick nearby has 86% more documented species, Middletown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 frederick county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Manduca sexta
Carolina Sphinx
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Troglodytes hiemalis
Winter Wren
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Frederick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Middletown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Middletownwithin Frederick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.