Chestertown

Ecosystem Overview

The Chestertown ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kent County nearby has 82% more documented species, Chestertown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn fern

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kent County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Swan Creek

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Rock Hall Harbor

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Rock Hall

Importance: 0.27

10 species

+80% 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 Kent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kent County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Swan Creek

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Rock Hall Harbor

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Rock Hall

Importance: 0.27

10 species

+80% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn fern

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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