Bertsch-oceanview

Ecosystem Overview

The Bertsch-oceanview ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Del Norte County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Del Norte County nearby has 17% more documented species, Bertsch-oceanview offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Del Norte County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Del Norte County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Very Common13 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common3 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common2 obs.

Uria aalge

atlantic murre

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Carpobrotus chilensis

Sea fig

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Common2 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Common1 obs.

Dermasterias imbricata

Occasional1 obs.

Cancer productus

Occasional1 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Rare1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Del Norte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Del Norte County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Crescent City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-17% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1975% vs. current

Lagoon Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2667% vs. current

False Klamath Rock

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+8200% 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 Del Norte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Del Norte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Del Norte County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Crescent City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-17% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1975% vs. current

Lagoon Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2667% vs. current

False Klamath Rock

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+8200% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Del Norte County

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Very Common13 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common3 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common2 obs.

Uria aalge

atlantic murre

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Carpobrotus chilensis

Sea fig

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Common2 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Common1 obs.

Dermasterias imbricata

Occasional1 obs.

Cancer productus

Occasional1 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Rare1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Rare1 obs.

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