Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Ecosystem Overview

The Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in New Castle County, Delaware, 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 Wilmington nearby has 69% more documented species, Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 New Castle County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Crocus tommasinianus

early crocus

Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Common1 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Common1 obs.

Lasiurus borealis

Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus

Occasional1 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

-69% vs. current

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

-11% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+433% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

-41% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+100% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+167% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1500% 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 New Castle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

-69% vs. current

New Castle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

-11% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+433% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

-41% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+100% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+167% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1500% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Crocus tommasinianus

early crocus

Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Common1 obs.

Phidippus putnami

Common1 obs.

Lasiurus borealis

Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus

Occasional1 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

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