Saint Michaels

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Michaels ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Talbot County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Talbot County nearby has 30% more documented species, Saint Michaels offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #51 for species diversity among 100 Talbot County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Murgantia histrionica

Harlequin Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.82 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common1.66 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Very Common1.59 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common1.41 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common1.16 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1 obs.

Pycnanthemum muticum

Blunt Mountain-Mint

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Occasional1 obs.

Tenodera angustipennis

Asian Mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser Swinecress

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia peziziformis

Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Physella acuta

Protean Physa

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Rare1 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-30% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-27% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+4% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+175% vs. current

Trappe

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

in Easton

Importance: 0.60

73 species

-25% vs. current

Easton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-13% vs. current

Saint Michaels

Importance: 0.60

55 species

0% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Murgantia histrionica

Harlequin Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.82 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common1.66 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Very Common1.59 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common1.41 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common1.16 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1 obs.

Pycnanthemum muticum

Blunt Mountain-Mint

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Occasional1 obs.

Tenodera angustipennis

Asian Mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser Swinecress

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia peziziformis

Cup Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Physella acuta

Protean Physa

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Rare1 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-30% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-27% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+4% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+175% vs. current

Trappe

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

in Easton

Importance: 0.60

73 species

-25% vs. current

Easton Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-13% vs. current

Saint Michaels

Importance: 0.60

55 species

0% 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-30% species diversity