Locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Species in Fairfield County

Common Species in Fairfield County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common43 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common21 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common18 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common17 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common16 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional15 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional14 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional14 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare13 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare12 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Fairfield County

Explore 155 documented locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Westport

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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Norwalk

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100

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Fairfield County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)

Greenwich

A productive wildlife area hosting 95 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Stamford

A productive wildlife area hosting 61 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (12 locations)

Darien

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Fourteen Acre Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Lake McDougall

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Canfield Island

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Shea Island

Near Norwalk

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Frash Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Lake Mohegan

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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