Locations in Placer County, California
Species in Placer County
Common Species in Placer County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Calochortus albus
fairy-lantern
Quercus kelloggii
California black oak
Sarcodes sanguinea
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Omphalotus olivascens
Spilosoma vagans
Quercus wislizeni
Interior Live Oak
Calochortus leichtlinii
Aquilegia formosa
western columbine
Pterospora andromedea
Pinedrops
Quercus morehus
Asclepias cordifolia
purple milkweed
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Placer County
Explore 66 documented locations in Placer County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (52 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 Placer County's natural heritage.