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Locations in Washington County, Maryland

Species in Washington County

Common Species in Washington County

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

Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common25 obs.
Rubus phoenicolasius

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common21 obs.
Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common19 obs.
Cardamine concatenata

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common19 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common18 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common18 obs.
Spizella passerina

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common17 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common17 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.
Asimina triloba

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional16 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional15 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional14 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional14 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare14 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare13 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Washington County

Explore 30 documented locations in Washington County, Maryland. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Washington County

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 (2 locations)

Hagerstown

A productive wildlife area hosting 96 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

96
species

Boonsboro

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

34
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (10 locations)

Keedysville

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Greenbrier Lake

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Hancock

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

11
species

Williamsport

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

8
species

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Upper Lake

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

3
species

Lower Lake

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

2
species

Boonsboro Pond

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

1
species

Little Pool

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

1
species

Funkstown

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (17 locations)

Sharpsburg

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Big Pool

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Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

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Cindy's Pond

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Edgemont Reservoir

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Hancock Sewage Lagoon

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Hancock Sewage Lagoon

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Hancock Sewage Lagoon

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Hancock Sewage Lagoon

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Lake Royer

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Duck Island

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Smithsburg

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Clear Spring

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Boonsboro Reservoir

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Doub Meadow

Near Hagerstown
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Elmwood Farm

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Hagerstown Reservoir

Near Smithsburg
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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 Washington County's natural heritage.

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