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Locations in Orange County, California

Species in Orange County

Common Species in Orange County

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

Hypsypops rubicundus

Hypsypops rubicundus

garibaldi

Very Common3,890 obs.
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Semicossyphus pulcher

California Sheephead

Very Common2,723 obs.
Halichoeres semicinctus

Halichoeres semicinctus

Rock wrasse

Very Common2,248 obs.
Paralabrax clathratus

Paralabrax clathratus

Sea bass

Very Common2,022 obs.
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Oxyjulis californica

Common1,278 obs.
Chromis punctipinnis

Chromis punctipinnis

Blacksmith

Common750 obs.
Embiotoca jacksoni

Embiotoca jacksoni

Black Perch

Common593 obs.
Paralabrax nebulifer

Paralabrax nebulifer

Sand bass

Common492 obs.
Pisaster ochraceus

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Occasional411 obs.
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional290 obs.
Girella nigricans

Girella nigricans

Opaleye

Occasional287 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional260 obs.
Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

red sea urchin

Occasional260 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare228 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare212 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Orange County

Explore 113 documented locations in Orange County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (18 locations)

Anaheim

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

100
species

Orange County

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

100
species

Fullerton

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

100
species

Costa Mesa

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

100
species

Orange

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

100
species

Newport Beach

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

100
species

Mission Viejo

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

100
species

Laguna Beach

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

100
species

San Clemente

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

100
species

Yorba Linda

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

100
species

Tustin

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

100
species

Fountain Valley

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

100
species

Lake Forest

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

100
species

Dana Point

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

100
species

San Juan Capistrano

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

100
species

Laguna Niguel

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

100
species

Rancho Santa Margarita

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

100
species

Irvine

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 (21 locations)

Talbert Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 98 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

98
species

Bolsa Chica Inner Bay

A productive wildlife area hosting 93 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

93
species

Portola Springs

A productive wildlife area hosting 93 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

93
species

Bolsa Chica Tidal Basin

A productive wildlife area hosting 91 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

91
species

Santa Ana

A productive wildlife area hosting 69 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

69
species

San Diego Creek

Near Newport Beach

A productive wildlife area hosting 68 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

68
species

Aliso Viejo

A productive wildlife area hosting 65 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

65
species

Laguna Woods

A productive wildlife area hosting 61 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

61
species

Bolsa Pocket

A productive wildlife area hosting 58 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

58
species

Pond B

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

55
species

Pond C

A productive wildlife area hosting 52 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

52
species

Pond 1

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

47
species

Orchard Hills

Near Irvine

A productive wildlife area hosting 40 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

40
species

Pond 2

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

33
species

Pond D

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

33
species

Placentia

A productive wildlife area hosting 29 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

29
species

Lower Peters Canyon

Near Irvine

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

26
species

Garden Grove

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

23
species

Laguna Altura

Near Irvine

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

Stanton

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

20
species

Northwood

Near Irvine

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

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (34 locations)

Pond A

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

19
species

Laguna Hills

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

11
species

Pond 4

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

11
species

Pond 5

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

10
species

Sulphur Creek Reservoir

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

10
species

Pond 6

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

9
species

Walnut

Near Irvine

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

9
species

North Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Westminster

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Laguna Lake

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

6
species

Pond 3

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

6
species

Cypress

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

5
species

Anaheim Union Reservoir

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

5
species

North Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Cypress Village

Near Irvine

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Walnut Canyon Reservoir

Near Anaheim

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Barbara's Lake

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

3
species

South Lake

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

3
species

Stonegate

Near Irvine

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

3
species

El Camino Real

Near Irvine

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

3
species

Villa Park

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

2
species

Northwood Pointe

Near Irvine

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

2
species

Lago Santa Margarita

Near Rancho Santa Margarita

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

2
species

Bear Creek

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

1
species

Fantasyland Lagoon

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

1
species

Peters Canyon Reservoir

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

1
species

Pixie Hollow Lagoon

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

1
species

Rivers Of The World

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

1
species

Sleeping Beauty's Castle Moat

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

1
species

Tomorrowland Lagoon

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

1
species

Olinda

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

1
species

Woodbury

Near Irvine

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

1
species

Lake Mission Viejo

Near Mission Viejo

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

1
species

Lower Peters Canyon Reservoir

Near Tustin

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (40 locations)

Anaheim Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Aquifer

Explore for wildlife potential

Big Canyon Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Bonita Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

College Park Pool

Explore for wildlife potential

Forrestal Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Irwd Lake Forest Zone 2 East Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Jacuzzi

Explore for wildlife potential

Koi Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake 1

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Forest Keys

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Forest One

Explore for wildlife potential

Perimeter Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Pool

Explore for wildlife potential

Radiator Springs

Explore for wildlife potential

Reflection Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

San Joaquin Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Sand Canyon Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Schweitzer Falls

Explore for wildlife potential

Seven Seaways Canal

Explore for wildlife potential

Smuggler's Cove

Explore for wildlife potential

South Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Toontown Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Veeh Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Village Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Washout Falls

Explore for wildlife potential

La Palma

Explore for wildlife potential

Stonegate East

Near Irvine
Explore for wildlife potential

El Nido Mobile Home Estates

Near San Juan Capistrano
Explore for wildlife potential

Friendly Village Of Anaheim

Explore for wildlife potential

Woodbury East

Near Irvine
Explore for wildlife potential

Canada Gobernadora Reservoir

Near Coto De Caza
Explore for wildlife potential

El Toro Reservoir

Near Mission Viejo
Explore for wildlife potential

Lambert Ranch

Near Portola Springs
Explore for wildlife potential

Palisades Reservoir

Near San Clemente
Explore for wildlife potential

Rattlesnake Reservoir

Near Irvine
Explore for wildlife potential

Syphon Reservoir

Near Portola Springs
Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Chiquita Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Oso Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

West Street Basin

Near Garden Grove
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 Orange County's natural heritage.

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