Fenwick

Ecosystem Overview

The Fenwick ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex 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 Middletown nearby has 86% more documented species, Fenwick offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Middletown

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Common1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common1 obs.

Campanula persicifolia

peach-leaved bellflower

Common1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Middlesex County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Middletown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-86% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Schreeder Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Butternut Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Asylum Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Pattaconk Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Essex Village

in Essex

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+100% vs. current

Chester Center

Importance: 0.11

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 Middlesex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Middlesex County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Middletown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-86% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Schreeder Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Butternut Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Asylum Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Pattaconk Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Essex Village

in Essex

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+100% vs. current

Chester Center

Importance: 0.11

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

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Middletown

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Common1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common1 obs.

Campanula persicifolia

peach-leaved bellflower

Common1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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