Chesapeake Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Chesapeake Beach ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in calvert county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calvert County nearby has 32% more documented species, Chesapeake Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 calvert county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Ilex opaca
white holly
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Symphyotrichum tenuifolium
perennial salt-marsh aster
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Calvert County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Chesapeake Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chesapeake Beachwithin Calvert County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.