Lake Needwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Needwood ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 73% more documented species, Lake Needwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 36 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Pseudemys rubriventris
Eastern Redbelly Turtle
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Phegopteris hexagonoptera
Southern Beech Fern
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Hylodesmum glutinosum
clustered-leaved tick-trefoil
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Needwood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Needwoodwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.