Easthampton

Ecosystem Overview

The Easthampton 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, Easthampton 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.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Aeshna tuberculifera

Aeschne À Tubercules

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

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

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

-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.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Aeshna tuberculifera

Aeschne À Tubercules

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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