Somerset County

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerset County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jenkins Creek, Somerset County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jenkins Creek

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Sphaeroma quadridentatum

sea pill bug

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Rare2 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Rare2 obs.

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Princess Anne

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crisfield

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Princess Anne

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crisfield

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jenkins Creek

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Sphaeroma quadridentatum

sea pill bug

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Rare2 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Rare2 obs.

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Rare2 obs.

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