Ashfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #137 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#137

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#137 of 710 locations

81th 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.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common50 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common42 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common18 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common18 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common17 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common12 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common12 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional10 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional10 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional9 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional8 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare8 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare8 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

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

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

#137

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#137 of 710 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common50 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common42 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common18 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common18 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common17 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common12 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common12 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional10 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional10 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional9 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional8 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare8 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare8 obs.

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