Shoveler's Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Shoveler's Pond ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 45% more documented species, Shoveler's Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 98 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Common2 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-45% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-45% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-45% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-45% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-45% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-45% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 98 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Common2 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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