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Pond B

Ecosystem Overview

The Pond B ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 45% more documented species, Pond B offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

55
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
50
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
28
Common Species
Frequently observed species
27
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#28
Regional Rank
Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species
Common16 species
Occasional17 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#28 of 73 locations
62th percentile for diversity
vs. Anaheim
-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Very Common4 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.
Spatula cyanoptera

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common2 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.
Aechmophorus occidentalis

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.
Hydroprogne caspia

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common2 obs.
Bombus vosnesenskii

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common2 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.
Rynchops niger

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.
Spatula discors

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional2 obs.
Selasphorus sasin

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.
Papilio rutulus

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.
Bombus melanopygus

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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