First Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The First Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Linn County, Oregon, 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 Linn County nearby has 78% more documented species, First Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Linn County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Very Common2 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Quercus robur

pedunculate oak

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Common1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Occasional1 obs.

Anthriscus caucalis

Bur Chervil

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos albus

Rare1 obs.

Rubus praecox

Rare1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Linn County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Linn County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Tamolitch Blue Pool

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+450% vs. current

Robinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Kuitan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Timber-linn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.34

17 species

+29% vs. current

Sweet Home

Importance: 0.32

14 species

+57% vs. current

Tangent

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+450% 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 Linn County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Linn County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Linn County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Tamolitch Blue Pool

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+450% vs. current

Robinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Kuitan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Timber-linn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.34

17 species

+29% vs. current

Sweet Home

Importance: 0.32

14 species

+57% vs. current

Tangent

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+450% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Very Common2 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Quercus robur

pedunculate oak

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Common1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Occasional1 obs.

Anthriscus caucalis

Bur Chervil

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos albus

Rare1 obs.

Rubus praecox

Rare1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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