Horseshoe Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Horseshoe Lake ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in alameda county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oakland nearby has 81% more documented species, Horseshoe Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 33 alameda county County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
red-necked grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Mergus merganser
goosander
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Horseshoe Lakewithin Alameda County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.