Duke Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Duke Pond ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in durham county, north carolina, 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 Durham County nearby has 77% more documented species, Duke Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 durham county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Vespula squamosa
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Promachus rufipes
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Durham County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Duke Pondwithin Durham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.