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Spaulding Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Spaulding Pond ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in new london county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norwich nearby has 92% more documented species, Spaulding Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 new london county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

8
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 9 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Norwich
-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Salvelinus fontinalis

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Very Common1 obs.
Tamias striatus

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.
Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common1 obs.
Oncorhynchus mykiss

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Very Common1 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Spaulding Pondwithin New London County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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