Sodom Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Sodom Pond ecosystem supports 20 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 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montpelier nearby has 80% more documented species, Sodom Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 17 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common2 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Common1 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Cardellina canadensis

Canada Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-80% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-9% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+100% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% 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

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-80% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-9% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+100% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common2 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Rallus limicola

Virginia Rail

Common1 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Cardellina canadensis

Canada Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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