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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

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
19
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
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

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common2 obs.
Clangula hyemalis

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.
Bucephala islandica

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.
Lepus americanus

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Common1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.
Empidonax traillii

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.
Catharus fuscescens

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Occasional1 obs.
Catharus guttatus

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.
Melospiza georgiana

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.
Lophodytes cucullatus

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare1 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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