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Locations in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Species in Centre County

Common Species in Centre County

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common78 obs.
Cichorium intybus

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common34 obs.
Lymantria dispar

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common32 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common32 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common30 obs.
Trillium erectum

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common25 obs.
Marmota monax

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common22 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common21 obs.
Taraxacum officinale

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional19 obs.
Philonix fulvicollis

Philonix fulvicollis

Occasional19 obs.
Lophocampa caryae

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional19 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional19 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional19 obs.
Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Rare19 obs.
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare18 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Centre County

Explore 53 documented locations in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (7 locations)

State College

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Centre County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Benner Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

College Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Ferguson Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Harris Township

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Patton Township

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 (11 locations)

Rush Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 77 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

77
species

Potter Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 62 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

62
species

Downtown State College

Near State College

A productive wildlife area hosting 62 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

62
species

Liberty Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 53 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

53
species

Holmes-foster Historical District

A productive wildlife area hosting 52 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

52
species

Howard Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 44 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

44
species

Spring Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 33 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

33
species

Halfmoon Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Snow Shoe Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Tusseyview

Near State College

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

Huston Township

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (21 locations)

Bellefonte

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

19
species

Haines Township

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Union Township

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

College Heights

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

11
species

Colyer Lake

Near Potter Township

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

11
species

Orchard Park

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

11
species

Black Moshannon Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Worth Township

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

8
species

State College South

Near State College

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

8
species

Burnside Township

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Boggs Township

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Gregg Township

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Ten Acre Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Penn Township

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Curtin Township

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

4
species

Philipsburg

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

4
species

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake

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

3
species

Hunter Run Cove

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

3
species

Walker Township

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

2
species

Marion Township

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

1
species

Miles Township

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (14 locations)

Bellefonte Quarry Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Lone Woman Fountain

Explore for wildlife potential

Spring Basin

Explore for wildlife potential

State College Duck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Taylor Township

Explore for wildlife potential

Milesburg

Explore for wildlife potential

Port Matilda

Explore for wildlife potential

Millheim

Explore for wildlife potential

Centre Hall

Explore for wildlife potential

Howard

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Unionville

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Snow Shoe

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Horizon Drive

Near College Township
Explore for wildlife potential

Oak Pointe

Explore for wildlife potential

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 Centre County's natural heritage.

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