Essex County

Ecosystem Overview

The Essex County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex County, Vermont, 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 Avery's Gore, Essex County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 Essex County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Avery's Gore

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common129 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common45 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Very Common40 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common39 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common37 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common33 obs.

Sericomyia chrysotoxoides

Common33 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common32 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Common28 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common26 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common25 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional23 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Occasional22 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Occasional21 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional20 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional20 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional20 obs.

Sericomyia militaris

Rare19 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Norton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Guildhall

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% 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 Essex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Norton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Guildhall

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Avery's Gore

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common129 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common45 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Very Common40 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common39 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common37 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common33 obs.

Sericomyia chrysotoxoides

Common33 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common32 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Common28 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common26 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common25 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional23 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Occasional22 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Occasional21 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional20 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional20 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional20 obs.

Sericomyia militaris

Rare19 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare18 obs.

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