Cabot

Ecosystem Overview

The Cabot ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montpelier nearby has 21% more documented species, Cabot offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 17 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Aquilegia vulgaris

columbine

Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common2 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Common2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Cimbex americana

Rare1 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-21% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-21% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+259% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+295% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+690% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3850% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7800% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-21% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-21% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+259% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+295% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+690% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3850% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7800% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Aquilegia vulgaris

columbine

Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common2 obs.

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Common2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Cimbex americana

Rare1 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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