Locations in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Species in Ritchie County
Common Species in Ritchie County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Stimulopalpus japonicus
Vespa crabro
hornet
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Diapheromera femorata
Common American Walkingstick
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Chrysodeixis includens
Cutworm moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Ritchie County
Explore 8 documented locations in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (5 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 Ritchie County's natural heritage.