Locations in Kern County, California
Species in Kern County
Common Species in Kern County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Yucca brevifolia
Western Joshua Tree
Calochortus venustus
Larrea tridentata
Linanthus parryae
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Cleomella arborea
Loeseliastrum matthewsii
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Phacelia
Corvus corax
common raven
Salvia columbariae
California chia
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Phacelia fremontii
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Kern County
Explore 60 documented locations in Kern County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (18 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (39 locations)
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 Kern County's natural heritage.