Talbot County

Ecosystem Overview

The Talbot County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Talbot 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 Easton, Talbot County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Talbot County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common4 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

seashore-mallow

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional3 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare3 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Rare3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.40

16 species

+525% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

St. Michaels

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% vs. current

Poplar Island

Importance: 0.12

20 species

+400% vs. current

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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

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.40

16 species

+525% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

St. Michaels

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% vs. current

Poplar Island

Importance: 0.12

20 species

+400% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common4 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

seashore-mallow

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional3 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare3 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Rare3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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