Saint Mary's County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Mary's County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Mary's 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 Leonardtown, Saint Mary's County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Saint Mary's County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Leonardtown

+9900% 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 Common22 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common13 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common10 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common10 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Common10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common9 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common9 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional9 obs.

Neottia bifolia

southern twayblade

Occasional8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional8 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare8 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare8 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Saint Mary's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Leonardtown

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saint Mary's Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

St. John's Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Conoy

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Saint Mary's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Saint Mary's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Leonardtown

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saint Mary's Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

St. John's Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Conoy

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Leonardtown

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common22 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common13 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common10 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common10 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Common10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common9 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common9 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional9 obs.

Neottia bifolia

southern twayblade

Occasional8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional8 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare8 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare8 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare7 obs.

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