Tisbury
Ecosystem Overview
The Tisbury ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 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 #1 for species diversity among 27 dukes county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Conocephalus brevipennis
Short-Winged Meadow Grasshopper
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Arphia sulphurea
Spring Yellow-winged Locust
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Colletes inaequalis
Unequal Cellophane Bee
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Augochlora pura
Pure Green Sweat Bee
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Philanthus gibbosus
Humped Beewolf
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Andrena asteris
Aster Mining Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Tisbury. 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 Tisburywithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.