Wheelock

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheelock ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Caledonia 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. While Caledonia County nearby has 20% more documented species, Wheelock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 Caledonia County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common10 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common7 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common7 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common5 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Very Common5 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common4 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Common3 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Common3 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common3 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera villosa

Mountain Fly Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Occasional2 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Rare2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-20% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+3% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-5% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+67% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

-1% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+111% 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

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-20% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+3% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-5% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+67% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

-1% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+111% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common10 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common7 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common7 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common5 obs.

Myrica gale

bog-myrtle, sweet gale

Very Common5 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common4 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Common3 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Common3 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common3 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera villosa

Mountain Fly Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Occasional2 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Rare2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

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