Shelburne

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelburne ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Coös County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Berlin, Shelburne hosts 538% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 39 Coös County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 39 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Berlin

+538% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common2 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common2 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sericomyia chrysotoxoides

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coös County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Berlin

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+538% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+264% vs. current

Colebrook

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+325% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.36

24 species

+113% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-49% vs. current

Errol

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+240% vs. current

Dummer

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+750% vs. current

Coös County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-49% 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 Coös County County.

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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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 39 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Berlin

+538% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coös County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Berlin

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+538% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+264% vs. current

Colebrook

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+325% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.36

24 species

+113% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-49% vs. current

Errol

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+240% vs. current

Dummer

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+750% vs. current

Coös County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-49% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common2 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common2 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sericomyia chrysotoxoides

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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