Hawley

Ecosystem Overview

The Hawley ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 63 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, Hawley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #178 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

#178

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#178 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.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common12 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common10 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Very Common9 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common8 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common6 obs.

Carex folliculata

Northern Long Sedge

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Common5 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common4 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional4 obs.

Platanthera clavellata

small green woodland orchid

Occasional3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional3 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Occasional2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

Carex magellanica

Tall Bog-Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Carex canescens

hoary sedge

Rare2 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

#178

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#178 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.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common12 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common10 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Very Common9 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common8 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common6 obs.

Carex folliculata

Northern Long Sedge

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Common5 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common4 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional4 obs.

Platanthera clavellata

small green woodland orchid

Occasional3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional3 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Occasional2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

Carex magellanica

Tall Bog-Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Carex canescens

hoary sedge

Rare2 obs.

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