Pond 20
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 20 ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 20 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 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 76% more documented species, Pond 20 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Phalaropus tricolor
wilson’s phalarope
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Bonaparte's Gull
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
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