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Locations in Sussex County, Delaware

Species in Sussex County

Common Species in Sussex County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common807 obs.
Anaxyrus fowleri

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common759 obs.
Pseudemys rubriventris

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common380 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common344 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common294 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common264 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common235 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common232 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional219 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional201 obs.
Coccinella septempunctata

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional195 obs.
Papilio polyxenes

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional191 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional190 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare187 obs.
Lithobates sphenocephalus

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Rare180 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Sussex County

Explore 72 documented locations in Sussex County, Delaware. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (5 locations)

Lewes

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Sussex County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Rehoboth Beach

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Millsboro

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Georgetown

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (12 locations)

Bethany Beach

A productive wildlife area hosting 86 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

86
species

Indian River Bay

A productive wildlife area hosting 70 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

70
species

Ingrams Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 42 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

42
species

Millsboro Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 41 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

41
species

Gordon Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

Milton

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Abbots Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Ocean View

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Diamond Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

26
species

Dewey Beach

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

Millville

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

Raccoon Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (26 locations)

Laurel

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Burton's Pond

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Lake Gerar

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Betts Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Reynolds Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

White Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Little Assawoman Bay

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Frankford

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Henlopen Acres

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Concord Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Craigs Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Betts Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Broad Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Fleetwood Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Swiggetts Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Horseys Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Portsville Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Records Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Chipmans Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Hearns Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Red Mill Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Waples Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Dagsboro

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Seaford

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Assawoman Canal

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Collins Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (29 locations)

Fenwick Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Blades

Explore for wildlife potential

Greenwood

Explore for wildlife potential

South Bethany

Explore for wildlife potential

Bethany Beach Canal

Explore for wildlife potential

Clendaniel Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Collins Creek

Explore for wildlife potential

Cubbage Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Givens Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Half Shelf Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Hudson Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Summerwind

Explore for wildlife potential

Morris Millpond

Explore for wildlife potential

Muddy Neck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Patricks Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Private Boat Slips - Leisure Point Resort

Explore for wildlife potential

Sand Dollar Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Sawpit Cove

Explore for wildlife potential

Swiggetts Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Teal Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

The Salt Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Tussock Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Waples Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

West Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Williams Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Point Of Cedars Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Seal Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Sea Air Mobile Home Park

Explore for wildlife potential

Whispering Pines

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Sussex County's natural heritage.

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