Pond 10
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 10 ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 80% more documented species, Pond 10 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Mareca penelope
Eurasian Wigeon
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Falco columbarius
merlin
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