Windsor

Ecosystem Overview

The Windsor ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 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. Compared to nearby Nashua, Windsor hosts 45% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 38 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common17 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common14 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common12 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common12 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common10 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common9 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common9 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common8 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Occasional8 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional7 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional6 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional6 obs.

Chrysosplenium americanum

American Watermat

Occasional6 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare6 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare6 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+45% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

+11% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+245% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+52% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+45% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

+11% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+245% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+52% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 38 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common17 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common14 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common12 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common12 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common10 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common9 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common9 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common8 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common8 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Occasional8 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional7 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional6 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional6 obs.

Chrysosplenium americanum

American Watermat

Occasional6 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare6 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare6 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare5 obs.

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