Sutton

Ecosystem Overview

The Sutton ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concord nearby has 16% more documented species, Sutton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 31 Merrimack County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common176 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common7 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Very Common6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Stictoleptura canadensis

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Rare2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-16% vs. current

Henniker

Importance: 0.38

64 species

+31% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1580% vs. current

Hooksett

Importance: 0.37

62 species

+35% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1580% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+65% vs. current

Merrimack County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-16% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-16% 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 Merrimack County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-16% vs. current

Henniker

Importance: 0.38

64 species

+31% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1580% vs. current

Hooksett

Importance: 0.37

62 species

+35% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1580% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+65% vs. current

Merrimack County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-16% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-16% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common176 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common7 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Very Common6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Stictoleptura canadensis

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Rare2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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