Greenwich
Ecosystem Overview
The Greenwich ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfield county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stamford, Greenwich hosts 56% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 17 fairfield county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Japanese shore crab
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Black-headed Gull
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Carcinus maenas
European green crab
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Minuca pugnax
Mud Fiddler Crab
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Arabidopsis thaliana
thale cress
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 95 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Greenwich. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Greenwich. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fairfield County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Greenwich. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Greenwichwithin Fairfield County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.