Kent Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Kent Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in queen anne'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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 queen anne's county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Poanes viator
Broad-Winged Skipper
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Rhus copallina
Black Sumac
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Queen Anne's County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kent Island. 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 Kent Islandwithin Queen Anne's County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.