Swanton

Ecosystem Overview

The Swanton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Vermont, 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 Saint Albans, Swanton hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Albans

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common16 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common14 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common9 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Very Common9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common8 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common8 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common7 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common7 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional7 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional6 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional6 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional6 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Albans

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Franklin County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Saint Albans

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Highgate

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Enosburg Falls

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Swanton Village

in Swanton

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Albans

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Franklin County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Saint Albans

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Highgate

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Enosburg Falls

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Swanton Village

in Swanton

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Albans

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common16 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common14 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common9 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Very Common9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common8 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common8 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common7 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common7 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional7 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional6 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional6 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional6 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare5 obs.

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