Swanton
Ecosystem Overview
The Swanton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in franklin 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 Saint Albans, Swanton hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 franklin county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lithobates pipiens
Northern Leopard Frog
Osmunda spectabilis
American Royal Fern
Acer saccharinum
White Maple
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Carex intumescens
Shining Bur Sedge
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Franklin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Swanton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Swantonwithin Franklin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.