Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Queen Anne's County, Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area hosts 4% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Queen Anne's County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common5.83 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common5.69 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4.74 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4.57 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common4.29 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4.26 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3.94 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common3.86 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common3.65 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Common3.62 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional3.53 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional3.45 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Occasional3.41 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional3.34 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional3.29 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3.29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare3.25 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Rare3.17 obs.

Vespa crabro

Hornet

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Queen Anne's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Queen Anne's County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Queenstown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Chino Phase 1

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Queen Anne

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Centreville

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+49% vs. current

Sudlersville

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+217% vs. current

Church Hill

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Barclay

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% 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 Queen Anne's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Queen Anne's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Queen Anne's County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Queenstown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Chino Phase 1

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Queen Anne

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Centreville

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+49% vs. current

Sudlersville

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+217% vs. current

Church Hill

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Barclay

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common5.83 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common5.69 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4.74 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4.57 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common4.29 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4.26 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3.94 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common3.86 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common3.65 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Common3.62 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional3.53 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional3.45 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Occasional3.41 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional3.34 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional3.29 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3.29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare3.25 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Rare3.17 obs.

Vespa crabro

Hornet

Rare3 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Queen Anne's County

+4% species diversity