Headquarters Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Headquarters Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Wakulla County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wakulla County nearby has 73% more documented species, Headquarters Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Wakulla County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Wakulla County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common5 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common5 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common3 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional1 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Occasional1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Rare1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakulla County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-73% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+108% vs. current

Sand Cove

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2600% vs. current

St. Marks

Importance: 0.32

24 species

+13% vs. current

Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+800% vs. current

Picnic Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+350% 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 Wakulla County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakulla County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-73% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+108% vs. current

Sand Cove

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2600% vs. current

St. Marks

Importance: 0.32

24 species

+13% vs. current

Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+800% vs. current

Picnic Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+350% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Wakulla County

-73% species diversity

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

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