Pond 2
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 2 ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 67% more documented species, Pond 2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Fulica americana
American Coot
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
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Regional Wildlife Network
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