Miller/knox Lagoon
Ecosystem Overview
The Miller/knox Lagoon ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 62% more documented species, Miller/knox Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Larus californicus
California Gull
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Mareca penelope
Eurasian Wigeon
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Miller/knox Lagoonwithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.