Pond 1
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 1 ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in orange 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 Anaheim nearby has 53% more documented species, Pond 1 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Fulica americana
American Coot
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
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