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North Springfield Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The North Springfield Reservoir ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in windsor county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Windsor County nearby has 83% more documented species, North Springfield Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 31 windsor county County natural areas, placing it in the 23th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

17
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
15
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#24
Regional Rank
Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#24 of 31 locations
23th percentile for diversity
vs. Windsor County
-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.
Sympetrum vicinum

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.
Leucorrhinia frigida

Leucorrhinia frigida

Frosted Whiteface

Very Common2 obs.
Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common2 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.
Bombus ternarius

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.
Libellula pulchella

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Calidris bairdii

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Common1 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.
Melilotus albus

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.
Spiraea alba

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.
Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.
Mimulus ringens

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Occasional1 obs.
Falco columbarius

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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