Windham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Windham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Reams Pond, Windham County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Reams Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common5 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common5 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common5 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional4 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Windham County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Pine Acres Lake

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Alexander Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

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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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Windham County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Pine Acres Lake

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Alexander Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Reams Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common5 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common5 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common5 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional4 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare3 obs.

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