Winooski

Ecosystem Overview

The Winooski ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Chittenden County, Vermont, 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 #2 for species diversity among 16 Chittenden County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Berberis vulgaris

barberry

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common4 obs.

Epitheca canis

Beaverpond Baskettail

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare3 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

+18% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Burr Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Iroquois

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Chittenden County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

+18% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Burr Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Iroquois

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Berberis vulgaris

barberry

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common4 obs.

Epitheca canis

Beaverpond Baskettail

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare3 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare3 obs.

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