Jewel Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Jewel Lake ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 24% more documented species, Jewel Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Argia vivida
Vivid Dancer
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Setophaga townsendi
Townsend's Warbler
Sympetrum illotum
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Limenitis lorquini
Lorquin'S Admiral
Equisetum telmateia
Great Horsetail
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jewel Lakewithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.