Norfolk

Ecosystem Overview

The Norfolk ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quincy nearby has 20% more documented species, Norfolk offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 42 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common11 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Very Common5 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common4 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-20% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-20% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-20% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+400% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+25% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+264% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-19% 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-20% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-20% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-20% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+400% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+25% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+264% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-19% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 42 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-20% species diversity

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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