Burke

Ecosystem Overview

The Burke ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Caledonia County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Caledonia County nearby has 23% more documented species, Burke offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 16 Caledonia County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 16 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common8 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common6 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Very Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Betula cordifolia

Eastern Paper Birch

Common3 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional2 obs.

Archips dissitana

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Maladera formosae

Asiatic Garden Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-23% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-1% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-8% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+60% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

-5% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

-4% 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 Caledonia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-23% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-1% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-8% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+60% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

-5% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 16 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common8 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common6 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Very Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Betula cordifolia

Eastern Paper Birch

Common3 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional2 obs.

Archips dissitana

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Maladera formosae

Asiatic Garden Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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