Alburgh

Ecosystem Overview

The Alburgh ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Isle County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grand Isle County, Alburgh hosts 12% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Grand Isle County

+12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common1.13 obs.

Cornus sericea

Redosier

Very Common1.13 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common1.12 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Very Common1.12 obs.

Rhus typhina

Velvet Sumac

Very Common1.06 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

Ribbon Grass

Common1 obs.

Physocephala furcillata

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

Brown Creeper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Blacklegged Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Perch

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago gigantea

Tall Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Rare1 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Rare1 obs.

Tropidia quadrata

Common Thick-Legged Fly

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand Isle County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Isle County

Importance: 0.80

69 species

+12% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Mud Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+1% vs. current

North Hero

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Alburgh

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+17% vs. current

Alburg Golf Links

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Grand Isle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand Isle County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Isle County

Importance: 0.80

69 species

+12% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Mud Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+1% vs. current

North Hero

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Alburgh

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+17% vs. current

Alburg Golf Links

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common1.13 obs.

Cornus sericea

Redosier

Very Common1.13 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common1.12 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Very Common1.12 obs.

Rhus typhina

Velvet Sumac

Very Common1.06 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

Ribbon Grass

Common1 obs.

Physocephala furcillata

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

Brown Creeper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Blacklegged Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Perch

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago gigantea

Tall Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Rare1 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Rare1 obs.

Tropidia quadrata

Common Thick-Legged Fly

Rare0.99 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Grand Isle County

+12% species diversity