Upper Lagoon Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Lagoon Pond ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in dukes county, massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Martha's Vineyard nearby has 84% more documented species, Upper Lagoon Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 27 dukes county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Mergus merganser
goosander
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Chrysosplenium americanum
American Watermat
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Buckhorn
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Lagoon Pond. 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 Upper Lagoon Pondwithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.