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Locations in Marin County, California

Species in Marin County

Common Species in Marin County

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

Taricha torosa

Taricha torosa

California Newt

Very Common1,303 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common410 obs.
Eschscholzia californica

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common347 obs.
Diplacus aurantiacus

Diplacus aurantiacus

orange bush monkey-flower

Very Common344 obs.
Cardamine californica

Cardamine californica

Common340 obs.
Sisyrinchium bellum

Sisyrinchium bellum

Common329 obs.
Sidalcea malviflora

Sidalcea malviflora

Greek Mallow

Common288 obs.
Ariolimax buttoni

Ariolimax buttoni

Common282 obs.
Toxicodendron diversilobum

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional281 obs.
Batrachoseps attenuatus

Batrachoseps attenuatus

California Slender Salamander

Occasional271 obs.
Triteleia laxa

Triteleia laxa

Ithuriel's-spear

Occasional255 obs.
Umbellularia californica

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Occasional233 obs.
Polystichum munitum

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional229 obs.
Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare218 obs.
Baccharis pilularis

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Rare218 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Marin County

Explore 40 documented locations in Marin County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (14 locations)

Marin County

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

100
species

San Rafael

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

100
species

Novato

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

100
species

Sausalito

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

100
species

Mill Valley

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

100
species

Larkspur

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

100
species

San Anselmo

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

100
species

Tiburon

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

100
species

Fairfax

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

100
species

Corte Madera

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

100
species

Woodacre

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

100
species

Ross

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

100
species

San Geronimo

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

100
species

Abbotts Lagoon

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 (7 locations)

Pond 1

A productive wildlife area hosting 49 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

49
species

Pond 2

A productive wildlife area hosting 44 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

44
species

Lake Lagunitas

A productive wildlife area hosting 39 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

39
species

Bon Tempe Lake

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

34
species

Pond 3

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

Phoenix Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Alpine Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (10 locations)

Stafford Lake

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

10
species

Belvedere

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Kent Lake

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

6
species

Jakes Island

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

5
species

Scottsdale Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Horseshoe Pond

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

2
species

Pacheco Pond

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

2
species

Tomales

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

1
species

Turtle Pond

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

1
species

Rat Rock Island

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (9 locations)

Bass Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Crystal Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Ewok

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Ocean Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Pelican Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Rodeo Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Soulajule Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Wildcat Lake

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Hagmaier Pond

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 Marin County's natural heritage.

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