Holland

Ecosystem Overview

The Holland ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 41% more documented species, Holland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #211 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#211

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#211 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common2 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Acronicta longa

Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cystopteris tenuis

Mackay's fern

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#211

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#211 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common2 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Acronicta longa

Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cystopteris tenuis

Mackay's fern

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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