Weldon

Ecosystem Overview

The Weldon ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Kern County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bakersfield nearby has 27% more documented species, Weldon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 21 Kern County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 21 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Bakersfield

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Synaphaeta guexi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+130%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Bakersfield

Importance: 0.54

95 species

-27% vs. current

Kern County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-31% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+527% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+763% vs. current

Buttonwillow

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+306% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+2200% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1280% 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 Kern County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+130%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Bakersfield

Importance: 0.54

95 species

-27% vs. current

Kern County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-31% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+527% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+763% vs. current

Buttonwillow

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+306% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+2200% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1280% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 21 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Bakersfield

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Synaphaeta guexi

Rare1 obs.

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