Strafford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Strafford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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, Strafford County hosts 43% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Strafford County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#2 of 14 locations

86th 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 Common9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Common4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common4 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare3 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

Durham

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+525% 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

Durham

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+525% 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

#2 of 14 locations

86th 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 Common9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Common4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common4 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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