Pond 5
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 5 ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 90% more documented species, Pond 5 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Lonchura punctulata
Scaly-breasted Munia
Cyprinus carpio
common carp, carp
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pond 5within Orange County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.