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Locations in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Species in Dukes County

Common Species in Dukes County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common242 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common207 obs.
Halictus ligatus

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common117 obs.
Chortophaga viridifasciata

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common86 obs.
Strymon melinus

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common85 obs.
Lycaena hypophlaeas

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Common85 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common78 obs.
Agapostemon virescens

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Common78 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional77 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional72 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional71 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional70 obs.
Andrena hirticincta

Andrena hirticincta

Hairy-Banded Mining Bee

Occasional66 obs.
Cicindela tranquebarica

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Rare65 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare63 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Dukes County

Explore 47 documented locations in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (9 locations)

Martha's Vineyard

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Dukes County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Aquinnah

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Chilmark

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Edgartown

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Gosnold

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Oak Bluffs

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Tisbury

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

West Tisbury

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (3 locations)

Penikese Island

Near Gosnold

A productive wildlife area hosting 81 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

81
species

Cuttyhunk Island

Near Gosnold

A productive wildlife area hosting 40 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

40
species

Menemsha Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (15 locations)

Upper Lagoon Pond

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Naushon Island

Near Gosnold

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Chappaquiddick Island

Near Edgartown

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Tisbury Great Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Lake Tashmoo

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Long Cove Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Cuttyhunk Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Inner Harbor

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Priester Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Seths Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Sunset Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Nashaquitsa Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Old Millpond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Westend Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Nonamesset Island

Near Gosnold

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (20 locations)

Ames Pond

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Bliss Pond

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Cedar Tree Neck Pond

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Crocker Pond

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Davis Pond

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Fisher Pond

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Looks Pond

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Squibnocket Ridge Pond

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Brush Island

Near Oak Bluffs
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Bull Island

Near Gosnold
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Cedar Island

Near Gosnold
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Gosnold Island

Near Gosnold
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Gravel Island

Near Oak Bluffs
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Monohansett Island

Near Gosnold
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Nashawena Island

Near Gosnold
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Pasque Island

Near Gosnold
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Slates Island

Near Gosnold
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Uncatena Island

Near Gosnold
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Veckatimest Island

Near Gosnold
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Nomans Land

Near Chilmark
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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Dukes County's natural heritage.

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