Lake Herman

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Herman ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Solano County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Solano County nearby has 69% more documented species, Lake Herman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Solano County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Solano County

-69% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common3 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Rare1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Solano County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Solano County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-69% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-69% vs. current

Vacaville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-69% vs. current

Suisun City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Dixon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+343% vs. current

Mason Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

Grey Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Lake Chabot

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+933% 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 Solano County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Solano County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Solano County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-69% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-69% vs. current

Vacaville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-69% vs. current

Suisun City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-69% vs. current

Dixon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+343% vs. current

Mason Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

Grey Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+675% vs. current

Lake Chabot

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+933% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Solano County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common3 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Rare1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Rare1 obs.

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