Sindicich Lagoon 1

Ecosystem Overview

The Sindicich Lagoon 1 ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County nearby has 44% more documented species, Sindicich Lagoon 1 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 45 Contra Costa 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 45 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Contra Costa County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common16 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common16 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common14 obs.

Aeronautes saxatalis

White-throated Swift

Very Common12 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common9 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common7 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common6 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Taricha torosa

California Newt

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Contra Costa County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Contra Costa County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-44% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Antioch

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-44% vs. current

Moraga

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+19% vs. current

Orinda

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-44% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.43

11 species

+409% 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 Contra Costa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Contra Costa County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Contra Costa County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-44% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Antioch

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-44% vs. current

Moraga

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+19% vs. current

Orinda

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-44% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.43

11 species

+409% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 45 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Contra Costa County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common16 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common16 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common14 obs.

Aeronautes saxatalis

White-throated Swift

Very Common12 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common9 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common7 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common6 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional5 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Taricha torosa

California Newt

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

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