Berlin Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Berlin Pond ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montpelier nearby has 78% more documented species, Berlin Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 17 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-78% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-78% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-78% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+10% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Sabin Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-78% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-78% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+10% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Sabin Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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