Meadowbrook Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Meadowbrook Pond ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, 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 Seattle nearby has 39% more documented species, Meadowbrook Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 98 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common12 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common8 obs.

Sympetrum illotum

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common6 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common6 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common5 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Common4 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional4 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional4 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare3 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-39% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-39% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 98 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common12 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common8 obs.

Sympetrum illotum

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common6 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common6 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common5 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Common4 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional4 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional4 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare3 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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