Headquarters Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Headquarters Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in wakulla county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wakulla County nearby has 73% more documented species, Headquarters Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 wakulla county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Porphyrio martinica
Purple Gallinule
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Aythya americana
Redhead
Porzana carolina
Sora
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Butorides virescens
green heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Botaurus lentiginosus
American Bittern
Gelochelidon nilotica
gull-billed tern
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wakulla County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Headquarters Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Headquarters Pondwithin Wakulla County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.