Whitingham

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitingham ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brattleboro nearby has 20% more documented species, Whitingham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 29 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-20% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common6 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common3 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common3 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Bristly Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional2 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Rare2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare2 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 80 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Whitingham. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Whitingham. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-20% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-20% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+129% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-20% 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 Windham County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-20% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-20% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+129% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-20% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 29 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common6 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common3 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common3 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Bristly Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional2 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Rare2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare2 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 80 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.