Pond 1
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 1 ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in marin county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marin County nearby has 51% more documented species, Pond 1 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Cistothorus palustris
Marsh Wren
Fulica americana
American Coot
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Butorides virescens
green heron
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
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Regional Wildlife Network
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