Gosnold
Ecosystem Overview
The Gosnold ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in dukes county, massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 27 dukes county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Phoca vitulina
common seal, harbour seal
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Halichoerus grypus
Grey Seal
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Datura stramonium
thorn-apple
Glaucium flavum
yellow hornpoppy
Chrysaora quinquecirrha
sea nettle
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Pieris rapae
small white
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Phalacrocorax carbo
great cormorant
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Trimerotropis maritima
Seaside Locust
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gosnold. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gosnoldwithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.