Morton
Ecosystem Overview
The Morton ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Morton hosts 108% more species diversity. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Ranunculus bulbosus
bulbous buttercup
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Centaurea cyanus
cornflower
Cosmos sulphureus
sulphur cosmos
Coreopsis tinctoria
Golden Coreopsis
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Acer platanoides
norway maple
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Morton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mortonwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.