Locations in McDowell County, North Carolina
Species in McDowell County
Common Species in McDowell County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Pinus pungens
table-mountain pine
Silene virginica
fire-pink
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth Bass
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Leucothoe fontanesiana
fetterbush
Acer rubrum
Maple
Magnolia fraseri
mountain magnolia
Quercus montana
mountain chestnut oak
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Robinia hispida
Rose-Acacia
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in McDowell County
Explore 10 documented locations in McDowell County, North Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (3 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (6 locations)
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 McDowell County's natural heritage.