Burlington

Ecosystem Overview

The Burlington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #1 for species diversity among 16 Chittenden County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Chittenden County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common55 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common45 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common44 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Very Common38 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common32 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common30 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common27 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common25 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common25 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common24 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional22 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional22 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional21 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional19 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional19 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional19 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare18 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare18 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare16 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

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

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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

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

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

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Chittenden County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common55 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common45 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common44 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Very Common38 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common32 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common30 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common27 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common25 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common25 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common24 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional22 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional22 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional21 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional19 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional19 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional19 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare18 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare18 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare16 obs.

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