Westminster

Ecosystem Overview

The Westminster ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brattleboro nearby has 12% more documented species, Westminster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 29 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Petromyzon marinus

sea lamprey

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-12% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-12% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+151% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1367% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1660% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8700% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8700% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-12% 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

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-12% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-12% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+151% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1367% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1660% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8700% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8700% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-12% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 29 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Petromyzon marinus

sea lamprey

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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