Powers Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Powers Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in New London County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norwich nearby has 85% more documented species, Powers Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 New London County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Norwich

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common2 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Cabomba caroliniana

Carolina fanwort

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New London County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Norwich

Importance: 0.45

96 species

-85% vs. current

Spaulding Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Connecticut College Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Dodson Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Nott Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+180% vs. current

Holly Hock Island

in Norwich

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+250% vs. current

Jordan Mill Pond

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Lieutenant River

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+1300% 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 New London County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New London County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Norwich

Importance: 0.45

96 species

-85% vs. current

Spaulding Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Connecticut College Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Dodson Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Nott Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+180% vs. current

Holly Hock Island

in Norwich

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+250% vs. current

Jordan Mill Pond

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Lieutenant River

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+1300% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Norwich

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common2 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Cabomba caroliniana

Carolina fanwort

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Occasional1 obs.

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