Pond 3
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 3 ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in marin county, california, 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 Marin County nearby has 72% more documented species, Pond 3 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Mergus merganser
goosander
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Paragus haemorrhous
Lepus californicus
Black-tailed Jack Rabbit
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Centaurea calcitrapa
star-thistle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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