Washington Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Washington Township ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Erie nearby has 29% more documented species, Washington Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Malus domestica
Paradise Apple
Aegopodium podagraria
Ashweed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Washington Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Washington Townshipwithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.