Lily Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Lily Pond ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in San Francisco City and County, California, 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 San Francisco nearby has 70% more documented species, Lily Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 21 San Francisco City and County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. San Francisco

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common12 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Geranium reuteri

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Batrachoseps attenuatus

California Slender Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Francisco City and County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-70% vs. current

Stow Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

North Lake

Importance: 0.35

75 species

-60% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

60 species

-50% vs. current

Elk Glen Lake

Importance: 0.35

54 species

-44% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+7% vs. current

Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+36% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+43% 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 San Francisco City and County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Francisco City and County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-70% vs. current

Stow Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

North Lake

Importance: 0.35

75 species

-60% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

60 species

-50% vs. current

Elk Glen Lake

Importance: 0.35

54 species

-44% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+7% vs. current

Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+36% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+43% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. San Francisco

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common12 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Geranium reuteri

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Batrachoseps attenuatus

California Slender Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare1 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

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