Bedford

Ecosystem Overview

The Bedford ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 9% more documented species, Bedford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #171 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#171

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#171 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common4 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common3 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Gnamptopelta obsidianator

Rare1 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-9% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-9% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-9% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-9% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-9% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-9% vs. current

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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

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-9% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-9% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-9% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-9% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-9% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-9% 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

#171

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#171 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common4 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common3 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Gnamptopelta obsidianator

Rare1 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Rare1 obs.

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