Greenbrier Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Greenbrier Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in washington 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 Hagerstown nearby has 85% more documented species, Greenbrier Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 washington 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.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Muscari botryoides
Common grape hyacinth
Populus grandidentata
Large-Toothed Aspen
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Lethe anthedon
Northern Pearly-Eye
Chaetura pelagica
Chimney Swift
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Temnothorax curvispinosus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Greenbrier Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Greenbrier Lakewithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.