Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Ecosystem Overview

The Children's Pond (tingley Beach) ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 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 Bernalillo County nearby has 86% more documented species, Children's Pond (tingley Beach) offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 Bernalillo County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernalillo County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bernalillo County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Bernalillo County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+8% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+17% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1300% vs. current

South Valley

Importance: 0.25

85 species

-84% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

-75% 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 Bernalillo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bernalillo County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Bernalillo County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+8% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+17% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1300% vs. current

South Valley

Importance: 0.25

85 species

-84% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

-75% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernalillo County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

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