Ashland

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashland ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 37% more documented species, Ashland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #202 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#202

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#202 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-37% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Rare1 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-37% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-37% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-37% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% 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

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-37% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-37% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-37% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% 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

#202

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#202 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Rare1 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Rare1 obs.

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