Sadawga Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Sadawga Lake ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brattleboro nearby has 65% more documented species, Sadawga Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 34th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 29 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Very Common2 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common1 obs.

Leucorrhinia frigida

Frosted Whiteface

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Sphagnum papillosum

papillose peat moss

Occasional1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Occasional1 obs.

Carex utriculata

Common Yellow Lake Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Rare1 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-65% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-65% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+483% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+600% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-65% vs. current

Putney

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-65% 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 Windham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-65% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-65% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+483% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+600% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-65% vs. current

Putney

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-65% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 29 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Very Common2 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common1 obs.

Leucorrhinia frigida

Frosted Whiteface

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Sphagnum papillosum

papillose peat moss

Occasional1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Occasional1 obs.

Carex utriculata

Common Yellow Lake Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Rare1 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Rare1 obs.

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