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Locations in Washington County, Virginia

Species in Washington County

Common Species in Washington County

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

Silene virginica

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common9 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.
Desmognathus monticola

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common7 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common7 obs.
Castanea dentata

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common7 obs.
Kalmia latifolia

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common7 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.
Geranium maculatum

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional5 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional5 obs.
Lamium purpureum

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional5 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.
Rhododendron maximum

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional4 obs.
Cypripedium acaule

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare4 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare4 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Washington County

Explore 6 documented locations in Washington County, Virginia. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Washington County

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 (1 locations)

Abingdon

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)

Damascus

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

6
species

Hidden Valley Lake

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (2 locations)

Glade Spring

Explore for wildlife potential

Duck Pond

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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 Washington County's natural heritage.

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