Pond 1e

Ecosystem Overview

The Pond 1e ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Travis County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Travis County nearby has 70% more documented species, Pond 1e offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 26 Travis County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 26 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-70% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common3 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common3 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common2 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare1 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-70% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-64% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-56% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-52% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+36% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+76% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+100% vs. current

Turtle Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+233% 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 Travis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-70% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-64% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-56% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-52% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+36% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+76% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+100% vs. current

Turtle Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+233% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 26 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common3 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common3 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common3 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common2 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare1 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare1 obs.

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