North Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The North Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in calvert 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 calvert county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ligia exotica
Cyprinodon variegatus
Sheepshead Pupfish
Hakka himeshimensis
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Quercus stellata
post oak
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Eristalinus aeneus
Lucilia cuprina
Cochliomyia macellaria
secondary screwworm
Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
seashore-mallow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Strophostyles helvola
Trailing Wild Bean
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Aphaenogaster lamellidens
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Calvert County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North 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 North Beachwithin Calvert County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.