San Diego Creek
Ecosystem Overview
The San Diego Creek ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 32% more documented species, San Diego Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Ischnura denticollis
Black-fronted Forktail
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Butorides virescens
green heron
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement San Diego Creekwithin Orange County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.