Stoney Creek Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Stoney Creek Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 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, Stoney Creek Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 36 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Dipsacus laciniatus
Laciniate Teasel
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Xenox tigrinus
Tiger Bee Fly
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Vicia sativa
Garden vetch
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Stoney Creek Pond. 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 Stoney Creek Pondwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.