Deering

Ecosystem Overview

The Deering ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nashua, Deering hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 38 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common2 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+4% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-20% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+148% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+9% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-28% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+167% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-28% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+929% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+4% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-20% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+148% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+9% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-28% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+167% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-28% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+929% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 38 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common2 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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