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Locations in Montgomery County, Maryland

Species in Montgomery County

Common Species in Montgomery County

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common232 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common215 obs.
Ficaria verna

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common191 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common189 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common188 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common161 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common161 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common160 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional155 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional153 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional145 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional144 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional141 obs.
Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare134 obs.
Sanguinaria canadensis

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Rare131 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Montgomery County

Explore 100 documented locations in Montgomery County, Maryland. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Montgomery County

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

100
species

Rockville

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

100
species

Gaithersburg

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

100
species

Takoma Park

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)

Glen Echo

A productive wildlife area hosting 54 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

54
species

Study Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 49 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

49
species

Cabin John Island

Near Brookmont

A productive wildlife area hosting 46 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

46
species

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Pine Lake

Near Wheaton-glenmont

A productive wildlife area hosting 33 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

33
species

Lake Needwood

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Stoney Creek Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Chevy Chase

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

26
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (24 locations)

Clopper Lake

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

19
species

Lock 24: Rileys Lock

Near Darnestown

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

11
species

Burnt Mills Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Chevy Chase Village

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

9
species

Somerset

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

8
species

Kensington

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Poolesville

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

5
species

Woodmoor

Near Silver Spring

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

5
species

Hidden Pond

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

3
species

Chevy Chase Section Three

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

2
species

Inlet Lock

Near Darnestown

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

2
species

Lock 18

Near Potomac

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

2
species

Lock 19

Near Potomac

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

2
species

Lock 23: Violettes Lock

Near Darnestown

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

2
species

Kings Pond

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

1
species

Lake Hallowell

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

1
species

Chatauqua Island

Near Brookmont

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

1
species

Martin's Additions, Village Of

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

1
species

Stone Lake

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

1
species

Lock 12

Near Cabin John

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

1
species

Lock 15

Near Potomac

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

1
species

Lock 20

Near Potomac

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

1
species

Lock 6

Near Brookmont

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

1
species

Lock 7

Near Brookmont

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (64 locations)

Brookeville

Explore for wildlife potential

Ashton Pond

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Central Park Pond

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Centre Pond

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Duck Pond

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Fallsmead Pond

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Gaither Pond

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Inspiration Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Irvington Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Kensington Turtle Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Halcyon

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Lake Helene

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Lake Lynette

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Lake Marion

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Lake Nirvana

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Lake Varuna

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Maple Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Montgomery County Airpark Small Pond.

Explore for wildlife potential

North Pond

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Olney Mill Swimming Pool

Explore for wildlife potential

Piccard Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Rose Garden Water Feature

Explore for wildlife potential

Salazar Pond

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Sediment Pond

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Shamrock Pond

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South Pond

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Storm Water Retention Pond

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Stormwater Pond

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Stormwater Pond

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Sunfish Pond

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Swm

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Swm

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Tadpole Nursery

Explore for wildlife potential

Tanterra Swimming Pool

Explore for wildlife potential

Water Feature 1

Explore for wildlife potential

Laytonsville

Explore for wildlife potential

Harrison Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Mason Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Van Deventer Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Barnesville

Explore for wildlife potential

Washington Grove

Explore for wildlife potential

North Chevy Chase

Explore for wildlife potential

Chevy Chase View

Explore for wildlife potential

Chevy Chase Section Five

Explore for wildlife potential

Drummond

Explore for wildlife potential

Oakmont

Explore for wildlife potential

Congressional Manor

Near Potomac
Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Churchill

Near Germantown
Explore for wildlife potential

National Institute Of Standards And Technology

Explore for wildlife potential

North Creek Lake

Near Montgomery Village
Explore for wildlife potential

Orchard Hill

Explore for wildlife potential

Potomac Edge

Explore for wildlife potential

Selden Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 10

Near Cabin John
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 11

Near Cabin John
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 13

Near Potomac
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 14

Near Potomac
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Lock 16

Near Potomac
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 21: Swains Lock

Near Travilah
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 22: Pennyfield Lock

Near Travilah
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 27

Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 5

Near Brookmont
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Lock 8

Near Cabin John
Explore for wildlife potential

Lock 9

Near Cabin John
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 Montgomery County's natural heritage.

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