Fresh Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Fresh Pond ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 58 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, Fresh Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #206 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

#206

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#206 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.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Aphomia sociella

Pyralid moth

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Acleris semipurpurana

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nedra ramosula

Gray Half-Spot Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta betulae

birch dagger moth

Rare1 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Rare1 obs.

Olethreutes hamameliana

Rare1 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

#206

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#206 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.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Aphomia sociella

Pyralid moth

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Acleris semipurpurana

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nedra ramosula

Gray Half-Spot Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta betulae

birch dagger moth

Rare1 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Rare1 obs.

Olethreutes hamameliana

Rare1 obs.

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