Yates Mill Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Yates Mill Pond ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in wake county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 57% more documented species, Yates Mill Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Itea virginica
Virginia Sweetspire
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Libellula cyanea
Spangled Skimmer
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Sphaerophoria contigua
Tufted Globetail
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Polistes metricus
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Yates Mill Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Yates Mill Pondwithin Wake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.