Postal Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Postal Pond ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in dekalb county, georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While DeKalb County nearby has 66% more documented species, Postal Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 dekalb county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Celithemis fasciata
Banded Pennant
Erythrodiplax minuscula
Little Blue Dragonlet
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Tropisternus collaris
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Tramea carolina
Carolina Saddlebags
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Phyllocnistis insignis
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Atlides halesus
Great Purple Hairstreak
Peucetia viridans
lynx spiders
Gambusia holbrooki
Holbrook’s mosquitofish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dekalb County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Postal Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Postal Pondwithin Dekalb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.