Pickering Creek Audubon Center

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickering Creek Audubon Center ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Talbot County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Talbot County nearby has 8% more documented species, Pickering Creek Audubon Center offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 100 Talbot 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4.21 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4.21 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common2.24 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common2.23 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common2.22 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1.93 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1.23 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1.1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1.1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Rare1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-8% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-3% vs. current

Saint Michaels

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+33% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+38% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+265% vs. current

Trappe

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1725% vs. current

Easton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

63 species

+16% vs. current

Saint Michaels

Importance: 0.60

55 species

+33% 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 Talbot County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-8% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-3% vs. current

Saint Michaels

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+33% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+38% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+265% vs. current

Trappe

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1725% vs. current

Easton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

63 species

+16% vs. current

Saint Michaels

Importance: 0.60

55 species

+33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4.21 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4.21 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common2.24 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common2.23 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common2.22 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1.93 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1.23 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1.1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1.1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree Swallow

Rare1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-8% species diversity