Pond 23
Ecosystem Overview
The Pond 23 ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 65% more documented species, Pond 23 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Thalasseus elegans
Elegant Tern
Calidris minuta
Little Stint
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Egretta rufescens
Reddish Egret
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