Oakley

Ecosystem Overview

The Oakley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Contra Costa County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 45 Contra Costa County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 45 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Contra Costa County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Polites sabuleti

Sandhill Skipper

Very Common44 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common23 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common23 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Very Common21 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common20 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common20 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common17 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common16 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common16 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common15 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common15 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional15 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional14 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional14 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional13 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional13 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional12 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Rare12 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Rare12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

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

0% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Antioch

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraga

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+113% vs. current

Orinda

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.43

11 species

+809% 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

100

Species Count

+22%

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

0% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Antioch

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraga

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+113% vs. current

Orinda

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.43

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 45 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Contra Costa County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Polites sabuleti

Sandhill Skipper

Very Common44 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common23 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common23 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Very Common21 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common20 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common20 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common17 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common16 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common16 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common15 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common15 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional15 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional14 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional14 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional13 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional13 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional12 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Rare12 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Rare12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare11 obs.

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