Brewster

Ecosystem Overview

The Brewster ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #7 for species diversity among 75 Barnstable County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 75 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Barnstable County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common6 obs.

Coreopsis rosea

Rose Coreopsis

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common4 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Very Common4 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Cryptoporus volvatus

Veiled Polypore

Common3 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Euclea delphinii

Spiny Slug Caterpillar

Occasional3 obs.

Stachys hyssopifolia

Occasional3 obs.

Cyrtepistomus castaneus

Weevil

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional3 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional3 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Rare3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barnstable County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Barnstable County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bourne

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Eastham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Barnstable

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dennis

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Chatham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Falmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harwich

Importance: 0.35

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 Barnstable County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barnstable County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Barnstable County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bourne

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Eastham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Barnstable

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dennis

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Chatham

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Falmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harwich

Importance: 0.35

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

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 75 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Barnstable County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common6 obs.

Coreopsis rosea

Rose Coreopsis

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common4 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Very Common4 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Cryptoporus volvatus

Veiled Polypore

Common3 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Euclea delphinii

Spiny Slug Caterpillar

Occasional3 obs.

Stachys hyssopifolia

Occasional3 obs.

Cyrtepistomus castaneus

Weevil

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional3 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional3 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Rare3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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