Branford Supply Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Branford Supply Pond ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in New Haven 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 New Haven nearby has 86% more documented species, Branford Supply Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 21 New Haven County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. New Haven

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common1 obs.

Danthonia compressa

Flattened Oat Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Corylus cornuta

Beaked Hazelnut

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common1 obs.

Bidens laevis

Larger Bur-marigold

Occasional1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-86% vs. current

Meriden

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

New Haven County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Hamden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

North Haven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

Mill River

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-52% vs. current

Baldwins Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+40% vs. current

Iris Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% 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 Haven County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-86% vs. current

Meriden

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

New Haven County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Hamden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

North Haven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

Mill River

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-52% vs. current

Baldwins Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+40% vs. current

Iris Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. New Haven

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common1 obs.

Danthonia compressa

Flattened Oat Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Corylus cornuta

Beaked Hazelnut

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common1 obs.

Bidens laevis

Larger Bur-marigold

Occasional1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional1 obs.

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