Alburgh

Ecosystem Overview

The Alburgh ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Isle 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Grand Isle County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Isle County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae

frogbit

Very Common15 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common11 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common9 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common7 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common7 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common6 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common6 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional5 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Rare4 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Rare4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand Isle County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Isle County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.33

66 species

+52% vs. current

Butler Island

in North Hero

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

+33% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

North Hero

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% 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 Grand Isle County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand Isle County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Isle County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.33

66 species

+52% vs. current

Butler Island

in North Hero

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

+33% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

North Hero

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Isle County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae

frogbit

Very Common15 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common11 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common9 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common7 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common7 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common6 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common6 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional5 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Rare4 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Rare4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare4 obs.

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