Brighton

Ecosystem Overview

The Brighton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex 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 #4 for species diversity among 20 Essex 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Essex County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common7 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common3 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Rare2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Essex County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Norton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Essex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Essex County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Norton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Essex County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common7 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Very Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common3 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Rare2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

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