Windham

Ecosystem Overview

The Windham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham 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 #4 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common5 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common5 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common4 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common4 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common4 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Common4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional4 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Occasional4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common5 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common5 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common4 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common4 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common4 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Common4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional4 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Occasional4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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