Chesapeake Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesapeake Beach ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Calvert County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calvert County nearby has 32% more documented species, Chesapeake Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Calvert County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Calvert County

-32% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

perennial salt-marsh aster

Common2 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Rare1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Calvert County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Calvert County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-32% vs. current

Flag Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+423% vs. current

Richardson's Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+518% vs. current

Todds Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6700% vs. current

North Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-32% 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 Calvert County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Calvert County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Calvert County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-32% vs. current

Flag Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+423% vs. current

Richardson's Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+518% vs. current

Todds Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6700% vs. current

North Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-32% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Calvert County

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

perennial salt-marsh aster

Common2 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Rare1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare1 obs.

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