Poplar Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Poplar Island ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Talbot County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Talbot County nearby has 80% more documented species, Poplar Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Talbot County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Very Common3 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Very Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris pugnax

ruff

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.40

16 species

+25% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+900% vs. current

St. Michaels

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+82% 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

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.40

16 species

+25% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+900% vs. current

St. Michaels

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+82% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Very Common3 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Very Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris pugnax

ruff

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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