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Locations in Contra Costa County, California

Species in Contra Costa County

Common Species in Contra Costa County

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

Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common497 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common480 obs.
Sialia mexicana

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Very Common476 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common439 obs.
Zonotrichia atricapilla

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Common427 obs.
Calypte anna

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common425 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common413 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common396 obs.
Spinus psaltria

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional393 obs.
Melanerpes formicivorus

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional392 obs.
Aphelocoma californica

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional390 obs.
Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional379 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional374 obs.
Taricha torosa

Taricha torosa

California Newt

Rare365 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare342 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Contra Costa County

Explore 63 documented locations in Contra Costa County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (11 locations)

Contra Costa County

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

100
species

Richmond

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

100
species

Concord

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

100
species

Walnut Creek

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

100
species

Antioch

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

100
species

Orinda

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

100
species

Danville

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

100
species

Pinole

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

100
species

Lafayette

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

100
species

El Cerrito

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

100
species

Oakley

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 (14 locations)

Jewel Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 76 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

76
species

Pleasant Hill

A productive wildlife area hosting 75 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

75
species

Lafayette Reservoir

A productive wildlife area hosting 70 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

70
species

Contra Loma Reservoir

Near Antioch

A productive wildlife area hosting 64 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

64
species

Sindicich Lagoon 1

A productive wildlife area hosting 56 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

56
species

Maricich Lagoon

A productive wildlife area hosting 55 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

55
species

Moraga

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

Miller/knox Lagoon

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Al McNabney Marsh

A productive wildlife area hosting 36 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

36
species

Lake Anza

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Maricich Lagoon

A productive wildlife area hosting 33 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

33
species

Clayton

A productive wildlife area hosting 31 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

31
species

Clifton Court Forebay

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

Sindicich Lagoon 2

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (20 locations)

San Pablo

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

19
species

Hilltop Lake

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Byron

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Brentwood

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Pittsburg

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Ellis Lake

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Brooks Island Regional Shoreline

Near Richmond

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Twinponds

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Bob Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Lake Cascade

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Refugio Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Deer Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Frog Pond

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

2
species

Frog Pond

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

2
species

Hidden Lake

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

2
species

Hidden Pond

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

2
species

Sulphur Creek Pond

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

2
species

Antioch Municipal Reservoir

Near Antioch

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

2
species

Chase Pond

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

1
species

Duck Pond

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (18 locations)

Canyon Trail Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Duck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Alhambra

Explore for wildlife potential

Marina Channel

Explore for wildlife potential

Sand Creek Business Center Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Summer Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

The Keys Fountain

Explore for wildlife potential

Tres Lagos

Explore for wildlife potential

Twin Ponds

Explore for wildlife potential

Whelk Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Willow Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Willow Spring Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Brickyard Cove Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Point Potrero Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Bramhall Pond

Near Walnut Creek
Explore for wildlife potential

Los Vaqueros Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Wisteria

Near Concord
Explore for wildlife potential

Dutch Slough

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 Contra Costa County's natural heritage.

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