Herman's Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Herman's Pond ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Washoe County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Reno nearby has 92% more documented species, Herman's Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 16 Washoe County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Reno

-92% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 8 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Herman's Pond. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Herman's Pond. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washoe County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Washoe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Sparks

Importance: 0.39

97 species

-92% vs. current

Virginia Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-60% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-11% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% 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 Washoe County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washoe County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Reno

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Washoe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Sparks

Importance: 0.39

97 species

-92% vs. current

Virginia Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-60% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-11% vs. current

Idlewild Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Reno

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 8 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.