Whitefield

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitefield ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Coös County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Berlin, Whitefield hosts 325% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 39 Coös County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 39 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Berlin

+325% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common1 obs.

Cordulia shurtleffii

American Emerald

Very Common1 obs.

Dorocordulia libera

Racket-tailed Emerald

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Carterocephalus mandan

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Rare1 obs.

Hieracium scabrum

Rough Hawkweed

Rare1 obs.

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Berlin

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+325% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+143% vs. current

Colebrook

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+183% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.36

24 species

+42% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-66% vs. current

Errol

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+127% vs. current

Dummer

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+467% vs. current

Coös County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Berlin

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+325% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+143% vs. current

Colebrook

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+183% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.36

24 species

+42% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-66% vs. current

Errol

Importance: 0.36

15 species

+127% vs. current

Dummer

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+467% vs. current

Coös County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 39 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Berlin

+325% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common1 obs.

Cordulia shurtleffii

American Emerald

Very Common1 obs.

Dorocordulia libera

Racket-tailed Emerald

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Carterocephalus mandan

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Rare1 obs.

Hieracium scabrum

Rough Hawkweed

Rare1 obs.

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Rare1 obs.

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