Big Bear Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Bear Lake ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in San Bernardino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Bernardino nearby has 24% more documented species, Big Bear Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 34 San Bernardino County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 34 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

-24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common4 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Common2 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Aphis sedi

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

-24% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-44% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+133% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-30% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+180% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

-19% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+700% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+70% 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 San Bernardino County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

-24% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-44% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+133% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-30% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+180% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

-19% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+700% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+70% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 34 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

-24% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common4 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Common2 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Aphis sedi

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

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