Duck Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Duck Pond ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blacksburg nearby has 39% more documented species, Duck Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Blacksburg

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common4 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blacksburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-39% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+36% vs. current

Pandapas Pond

Importance: 0.35

54 species

+13% vs. current

Foxridge

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

90 species

-32% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+6000% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+6000% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Blacksburg

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-39% vs. current

Christiansburg

Importance: 0.39

45 species

+36% vs. current

Pandapas Pond

Importance: 0.35

54 species

+13% vs. current

Foxridge

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

90 species

-32% vs. current

Carlton Scott Apartments

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+6000% vs. current

University Terrace

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Terrace View

in Blacksburg

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+6000% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Blacksburg

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common4 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare2 obs.

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