Gettysburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Gettysburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in adams county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 adams county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Anas rubripes
American Black Duck
Butorides virescens
green heron
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Stagmomantis carolina
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Adams County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gettysburg. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gettysburgwithin Adams County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.