Wilmington
Ecosystem Overview
The Wilmington ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in new castle county, delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Castle County nearby has 48% more documented species, Wilmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 new castle county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Halysidota harrisii
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Jadera haematoloma
Eptesicus fuscus
Sérotine Brune
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Ganoderma curtisii
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Columba livia
rock dove
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Hormaphis hamamelidis
Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid
Coccyzus americanus
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Tyromyces chioneus
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Taeniaptera trivittata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in New Castle County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wilmington. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wilmingtonwithin New Castle County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.