Rochester

Ecosystem Overview

The Rochester ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Windsor County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Windsor County nearby has 31% more documented species, Rochester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 31 Windsor County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 31 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

-31% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Anthriscus sylvestris

cow parsley

Very Common3 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common3 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagio plumbeus

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-31% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-31% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-31% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+306% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1280% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% 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 Windsor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-31% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-31% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-31% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+306% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1280% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 31 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Anthriscus sylvestris

cow parsley

Very Common3 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common3 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagio plumbeus

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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