North Hero

Ecosystem Overview

The North Hero ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 Grand Isle County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#3 of 10 locations

70th 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.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common8 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common7 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common4 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Common4 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common4 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional3 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash, Red ash

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare3 obs.

Carex typhina

Common Cattail Sedge

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 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

Alburgh

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

+33% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.25

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

Alburgh

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

+33% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.25

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

#3 of 10 locations

70th 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.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common8 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common7 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common4 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Common4 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common4 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional3 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash, Red ash

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare3 obs.

Carex typhina

Common Cattail Sedge

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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