Milford

Ecosystem Overview

The Milford ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Delaware nearby has 34% more documented species, Milford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 70 Delaware natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 70 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 70 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common4 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-34% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

+27% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-30% vs. current

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-34% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

+267% vs. current

Lewes

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-34% vs. current

Sussex County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-34% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-34% 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 Delaware.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-34% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

+27% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-30% vs. current

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-34% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

+267% vs. current

Lewes

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-34% vs. current

Sussex County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-34% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-34% 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 70 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 70 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common4 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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