Norwich

Ecosystem Overview

The Norwich ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in New London County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Silvias Pond, Norwich hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 New London County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Silvias Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common10 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common4 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common4 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common4 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional4 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1820%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Powers Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+586% vs. current

Spaulding Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Connecticut College Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Dodson Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Nott Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1820% vs. current

Holly Hock Island

in Norwich

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2300% vs. current

Jordan Mill Pond

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9500% vs. current

Lieutenant River

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9500% 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

+1820%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Powers Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+586% vs. current

Spaulding Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Connecticut College Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Dodson Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Nott Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1820% vs. current

Holly Hock Island

in Norwich

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2300% vs. current

Jordan Mill Pond

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9500% vs. current

Lieutenant River

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9500% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Silvias Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common10 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common4 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common4 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common4 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional4 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare2 obs.

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