Essex Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Essex Junction ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #3 for species diversity among 16 Chittenden County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#3 of 16 locations

81th 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.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common15 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common13 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common10 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common10 obs.

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Common10 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Common9 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Common9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common8 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional8 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional8 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Occasional8 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional8 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Occasional7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

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

Winooski

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

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

+100%

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

Winooski

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

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

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common15 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common13 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common10 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common10 obs.

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Common10 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Common9 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Common9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common8 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional8 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional8 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Occasional8 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional8 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Occasional7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare7 obs.

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