Bolton

Ecosystem Overview

The Bolton ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 18% more documented species, Bolton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #177 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#177

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#177 of 710 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Common2 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Tetanocera plebeja

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Machimus notatus

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-18% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-18% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-18% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% 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

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-18% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-18% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-18% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% 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

#177

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#177 of 710 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Common2 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Tetanocera plebeja

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Machimus notatus

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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