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Locations in Alameda County, California

Species in Alameda County

Common Species in Alameda County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common612 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common554 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common507 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common431 obs.
Tringa semipalmata

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common425 obs.
Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common420 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common413 obs.
Calypte anna

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common410 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional402 obs.
Melozone crissalis

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional367 obs.
Limosa fedoa

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Occasional366 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional347 obs.
Larus occidentalis

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional347 obs.
Otospermophilus beecheyi

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Rare343 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare323 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Alameda County

Explore 60 documented locations in Alameda County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (15 locations)

Oakland

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Berkeley

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Alameda County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Fremont

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Hayward

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Alameda

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Emeryville

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Pleasanton

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

San Leandro

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Union City

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Dublin

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Albany

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Lake Merritt

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Livermore

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

San Leandro Bay

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)

Lake Temescal

Near Oakland

A productive wildlife area hosting 54 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

54
species

Piedmont

A productive wildlife area hosting 44 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

44
species

Alameda Creek

A productive wildlife area hosting 40 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

40
species

Newark

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Lake Chabot

A productive wildlife area hosting 21 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

21
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (13 locations)

Horseshoe Lake

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

19
species

Lake Del Valle

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Don Castro Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Frick Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Willow Slough

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Alameda Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Jordan Pond

Near Hayward

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Lago Los Osos

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Rainbow Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

A19

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Flamingo Plaza

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Lakeshore Park Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

M4

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (27 locations)

"duck Pond"

Explore for wildlife potential

A20

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A21

Explore for wildlife potential

Big Rock Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Cattail Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Coyote Creek Lagoon

Explore for wildlife potential

Crabapple Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Frog Pond (historical)

Explore for wildlife potential

Kaiser Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Koi Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Aliso

Explore for wildlife potential

M3

Explore for wildlife potential

M5

Explore for wildlife potential

M6

Explore for wildlife potential

San Antonio Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Shinn Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

The Fountain

Explore for wildlife potential

The Merry Miller Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Tyson Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Winery Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Coast Guard Station Oakland;coast Guard Island

Near Alameda
Explore for wildlife potential

Mission Reservoir

Near Fremont
Explore for wildlife potential

Patterson Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Pleasanton Water Reservoir

Near Dublin
Explore for wildlife potential

Seneca Reservoir

Near Oakland
Explore for wildlife potential

Tule Pond

Near Fremont
Explore for wildlife potential

California Aqueduct

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Alameda County's natural heritage.

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