Chesterfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesterfield ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Keene nearby has 45% more documented species, Chesterfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 35 Cheshire County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 35 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Keene

-45% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheshire County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Keene

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-45% vs. current

Swanzey

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Cheshire County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Walpole

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Jaffrey

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

Alstead

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

Fitzwilliam

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% 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 Cheshire County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheshire County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Keene

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-45% vs. current

Swanzey

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Cheshire County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Walpole

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Jaffrey

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

Alstead

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

Fitzwilliam

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 35 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Keene

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

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