North Hero
Ecosystem Overview
The North Hero ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in grand isle 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 grand isle county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Glaucopsyche lygdamus
Silvery Blue
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Lithobates pipiens
Northern Leopard Frog
Pastinaca sativa
Wild parsnip
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Anax junius
Green Darner
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
Carex lupulina
Hop Sedge
Carex grayi
Gray'S Bur Sedge
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green ash, Red ash
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Rubus odoratus
Purpleflowered Raspberry
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Carex typhina
Common Cattail Sedge
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grand Isle County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Hero. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Herowithin Grand Isle County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.