Vacation Isle
Ecosystem Overview
The Vacation Isle ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 37% more documented species, Vacation Isle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Larus californicus
California Gull
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Fulica americana
American Coot
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
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Regional Wildlife Network
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