Pond 2
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 2 ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in marin county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marin County nearby has 56% more documented species, Pond 2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Mergus merganser
goosander
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus brachyrhynchus
Short-billed Gull
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
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Regional Wildlife Network
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