Sharon

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Windsor County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Windsor County nearby has 1% more documented species, Sharon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 31 Windsor County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 31 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Goodyera tesselata

Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common6 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Paratettix cucullatus

Hooded Grouse Locust

Common2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional2 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Andrena parnassiae

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-1% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-1% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-1% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-1% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+482% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1880% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3200% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3200% 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

+83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-1% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-1% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-1% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-1% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+482% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1880% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3200% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3200% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 31 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Goodyera tesselata

Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common6 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Paratettix cucullatus

Hooded Grouse Locust

Common2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional2 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio canadensis

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Andrena parnassiae

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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