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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Half-Black Bumblebee

Oblique-Banded Pond Fly
Drone Fly
Asian Lady Beetle

Narrow-Banded Pond Fly
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Hooded Merganser
Eastern Calligrapher
Myrtle Warbler
Black-Throated Green Warbler
Red Bee
Shadow Darner
Autumn Meadowhawk
Balsam
American Lady
Common Sulphur
Baldfaced Hornet
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont
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 Essex County County.
The Canaan ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Essex County, Canaan hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #82 for species diversity among 100 Essex County County natural areas, placing it in the 18th percentile for biodiversity.