Lynnfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Lynnfield ecosystem supports 60 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 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 40% more documented species, Lynnfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #205 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#205

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#205 of 710 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-40% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-40% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-40% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-40% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-40% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-40% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-40% 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

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-40% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-40% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-40% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-40% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-40% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-40% 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

#205

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#205 of 710 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

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