South Hadley

Ecosystem Overview

The South Hadley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 710 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common2 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 710 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common2 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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