Milton

Ecosystem Overview

The Milton ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewes nearby has 62% more documented species, Milton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 43 Sussex County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 43 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewes

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

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Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewes

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Sussex County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Rehoboth Beach

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Millsboro

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Dagsboro

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Seaford

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+138% vs. current

Bethany Beach

Importance: 0.39

86 species

-56% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Sussex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewes

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Sussex County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Rehoboth Beach

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Millsboro

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Dagsboro

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Seaford

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+138% vs. current

Bethany Beach

Importance: 0.39

86 species

-56% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 43 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewes

-62% species diversity

orb weavers

Rare1 obs.

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