South Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The South Pond ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 88% more documented species, South Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 49 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-88% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

-86% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+50% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% 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 Washtenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-88% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

-86% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+50% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 49 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional1 obs.

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