Birky Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Birky Pond ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in McLean County, Illinois, 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 Bloomington nearby has 85% more documented species, Birky Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 McLean County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLean County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

84 species

-85% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-87% vs. current

McLean County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Tipton Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

White Oak Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Tipton Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Miller Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1200% 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 McLean County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLean County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Bloomington

Importance: 0.51

84 species

-85% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-87% vs. current

McLean County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Tipton Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

White Oak Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Tipton Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Miller Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Le Roy

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+1200% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloomington

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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