Easton

Ecosystem Overview

The Easton ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Talbot 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 Talbot County nearby has 84% more documented species, Easton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Talbot 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysodeixis includens

Cutworm moth

Very Common1 obs.

Parapediasia teterellus

Very Common1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common1 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+700% vs. current

St. Michaels

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+45% vs. current

Poplar Island

Importance: 0.12

20 species

-20% 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

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+700% vs. current

St. Michaels

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+45% vs. current

Poplar Island

Importance: 0.12

20 species

-20% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysodeixis includens

Cutworm moth

Very Common1 obs.

Parapediasia teterellus

Very Common1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common1 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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