Waterfront
Ecosystem Overview
The Waterfront ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in chittenden 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 chittenden county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Graufuchs
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Colletes inaequalis
Unequal Cellophane Bee
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Pekania pennanti
fisher
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Butomus umbellatus
Flowering Rush
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo-Bush
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 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 Waterfront. 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 Waterfront. 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 Chittenden County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waterfront. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Waterfrontwithin Chittenden County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.