East Whiteland Township
Ecosystem Overview
The East Whiteland Township ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, 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 Chester County nearby has 47% more documented species, East Whiteland Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 67 chester 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 53 total documented species.
Margariscus margarita
Northern Minnow
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Rhinichthys atratulus
Eastern blacknose dace
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Pyrus calleryana
Callery Pear
Cambarus acuminatus
Acuminate Crayfish
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East Whiteland Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East Whiteland Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.