Pond C
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond C ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 48% more documented species, Pond C offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Fulica americana
American Coot
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
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Regional Wildlife Network
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