Swan Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Swan Creek ecosystem supports 3 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kent County nearby has 97% more documented species, Swan Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 Common1 species

Common1 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent County

-97% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kent County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-97% vs. current

Chestertown

Importance: 0.38

18 species

-83% vs. current

Rock Hall Harbor

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+200% vs. current

Rock Hall

Importance: 0.27

10 species

-70% 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

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kent County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-97% vs. current

Chestertown

Importance: 0.38

18 species

-83% vs. current

Rock Hall Harbor

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+200% vs. current

Rock Hall

Importance: 0.27

10 species

-70% 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 Common1 species

Common1 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent County

-97% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common1 obs.

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