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Locations in San Francisco City And County, California

Species in San Francisco City And County

Common Species in San Francisco City And County

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

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common435 obs.
Larus occidentalis

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common433 obs.
Calypte anna

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common423 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common395 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common292 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common281 obs.
Canis latrans

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common279 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common243 obs.
Eschscholzia californica

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional242 obs.
Corvus corax

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional240 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional220 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional218 obs.
Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional209 obs.
Tropaeolum majus

Tropaeolum majus

Nasturtium

Rare206 obs.
Aphelocoma californica

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Rare204 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in San Francisco City And County

Explore 26 documented locations in San Francisco City And County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

San Francisco

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

100
species

Stow Lake

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

100
species

Yerba Buena Island

Near San Francisco

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 (9 locations)

Western Addition

Near San Francisco

A productive wildlife area hosting 83 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

83
species

North Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 75 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

75
species

Mountain Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 60 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

60
species

Elk Glen Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 54 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

54
species

Treasure Island

Near San Francisco

A productive wildlife area hosting 53 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

53
species

Lily Pond

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

30
species

Mallard Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

Pine Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

Middle Lake

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

21
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)

Spreckels Lake

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Lloyd Lake

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Waterfowl Pond

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

South Lake

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Upper Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Yosemite Marsh

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

6
species

McNab Lake

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

5
species

Metson Lake

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

4
species

Dwarf Conifer Pond

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

3
species

📍 Additional Locations (5 locations)

Bamboo Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Fly Casting Pools

Explore for wildlife potential

Garden Of Remembrance Waterfall

Explore for wildlife potential

Vaillancourt Fountain

Explore for wildlife potential

Twin Peaks Reservoir

Near San Francisco
Explore for wildlife potential

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 San Francisco City And County's natural heritage.

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