Duke Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Duke Pond ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Durham County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Durham County nearby has 77% more documented species, Duke Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Durham 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Rare1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Durham County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

Coon Foot Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2200% vs. current

American Village

Importance: 0.25

34 species

-32% vs. current

Old Farm

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+475% vs. current

Eno Trace

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Rougemont

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Treyburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Gorman

Importance: 0.23

65 species

-65% 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 Durham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Durham County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

Coon Foot Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2200% vs. current

American Village

Importance: 0.25

34 species

-32% vs. current

Old Farm

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+475% vs. current

Eno Trace

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Rougemont

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Treyburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Gorman

Importance: 0.23

65 species

-65% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Rare1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

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