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Locations in Sacramento County, California

Species in Sacramento County

Common Species in Sacramento County

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

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common268 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common259 obs.
Aphelocoma californica

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common210 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common209 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common177 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common176 obs.
Melanerpes formicivorus

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common167 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common166 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional165 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional158 obs.
Quercus lobata

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional153 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional152 obs.
Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional148 obs.
Pipilo maculatus

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Rare144 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare139 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Sacramento County

Explore 39 documented locations in Sacramento County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (7 locations)

Sacramento County

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

100
species

Carmichael

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

100
species

Fair Oaks

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

100
species

Sacramento

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

100
species

Arden-arcade

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

100
species

La Riviera

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

100
species

Wilton

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 (5 locations)

Mather Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 79 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

79
species

Elk Grove

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

44
species

Walnut Grove

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

Rancho Murieta

A productive wildlife area hosting 30 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

30
species

Lake Natoma

A productive wildlife area hosting 21 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

21
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (8 locations)

Rosemont

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

11
species

North Highlands

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

6
species

Vineyard

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

5
species

Lilly Pond

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

4
species

Foothill Farms

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

4
species

Duck Pond

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

3
species

Rancho Seco Lake

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

2
species

Parkway-south Sacramento

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (19 locations)

Campus Commons Pond

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Campus Commons Pond

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Detention Pond

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Howe Pond

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Isleton

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Lake Greenhaven

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Lake Wilhaggin

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River Lake

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Shortline Lake

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Sundance Lake

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Terracina Duck Pond

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Willow Springs Resevoir

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Rio Linda

Explore for wildlife potential

Florin

Explore for wildlife potential

Dead Horse Island

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Long Island

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Perry's Island

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Alpine Apartments

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Country Club Apartments

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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 Sacramento County's natural heritage.

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