Kirk Ditch Desilting Basin
Ecosystem Overview
The Kirk Ditch Desilting Basin ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 87% more documented species, Kirk Ditch Desilting Basin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 96 santa clara 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 13 total documented species.
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Butorides virescens
green heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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