Bunker Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Bunker Pond ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape May County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cape May County nearby has 12% more documented species, Bunker Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 21 Cape May County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 21 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common23 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common15 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Very Common10 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common4 obs.

Mareca penelope

Eurasian Wigeon

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape May County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape May County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-12% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-12% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-12% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+203% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% 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 Cape May County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape May County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape May County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-12% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-12% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-12% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+203% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 21 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common23 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common15 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Very Common10 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common4 obs.

Mareca penelope

Eurasian Wigeon

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare3 obs.

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