Lyndon

Ecosystem Overview

The Lyndon ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Caledonia County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Caledonia County nearby has 52% more documented species, Lyndon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 16 Caledonia County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Very Common2 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Very Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Galium asprellum

rough bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Carex tuckermanii

Tuckerman's sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-52% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-38% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-43% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

-41% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

-40% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+26% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Caledonia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-52% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-38% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-43% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

-41% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

-40% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+26% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Very Common2 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Very Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Galium asprellum

rough bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Carex tuckermanii

Tuckerman's sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare1 obs.

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