Willow Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Willow Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanislaus County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Modesto nearby has 63% more documented species, Willow Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Stanislaus County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Modesto

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Scaeva affinis

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Bembix americana

American Sand Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Modesto

Importance: 0.51

27 species

-63% vs. current

Stanislaus County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Turlock

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+25% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+43% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Stanislaus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Modesto

Importance: 0.51

27 species

-63% vs. current

Stanislaus County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Turlock

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+25% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+43% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Modesto

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Scaeva affinis

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common1 obs.

Bembix americana

American Sand Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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