Durham

Ecosystem Overview

The Durham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Strafford 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 Dover, Durham hosts 43% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Strafford County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

+43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden lupin

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.41

70 species

+43% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+525% vs. current

Strafford County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Willand Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Madbury

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Barrington

Importance: 0.34

30 species

+233% 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 Strafford County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.41

70 species

+43% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+525% vs. current

Strafford County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Willand Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Madbury

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Barrington

Importance: 0.34

30 species

+233% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

+43% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden lupin

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

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