Waterville Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Waterville Valley ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 66% more documented species, Waterville Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Trillium undulatum
Painted Trillium
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Pinus banksiana
Gray Pine
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Melanoplus punctulatus
Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Araneus nordmanni
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Seiurus aurocapilla
Ovenbird
Turbinellus floccosus
Hygrocybe cantharellus
Goblet Waxcap
Ganoderma applanatum
Artist's Bracket
Peltigera canina
Cladonia stellaris
Phegopteris connectilis
beech fern
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Huperzia lucidula
shining fir-moss
Bazzania trilobata
Threelobed Bazzania
Uvularia sessilifolia
Sessileleaf Bellwort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grafton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waterville Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (7 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Waterville Valleywithin Grafton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.