Bolsa Chica Tidal Basin
Ecosystem Overview
The Bolsa Chica Tidal Basin ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 9% more documented species, Bolsa Chica Tidal Basin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Branta bernicla
dark-bellied brent goose
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Egretta rufescens
Reddish Egret
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Thalasseus elegans
Elegant Tern
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
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Regional Wildlife Network
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