Lake Bomoseen
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Bomoseen ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in rutland county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rutland nearby has 76% more documented species, Lake Bomoseen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 rutland county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ischnura kellicotti
Lilypad Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Dreissena polymorpha
zebra mussel
Elliptio complanata
Eastern Elliptio
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Mergus merganser
goosander
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rutland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Bomoseen. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Bomoseenwithin Rutland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.