Elk Glen Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Elk Glen Lake ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 46% more documented species, Elk Glen Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and 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 54 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Certhia americana
American Treecreeper
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Cardellina pusilla
Wilson's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Townsend's Warbler
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Passerella iliaca
Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)
Catharus guttatus
Hermit Thrush
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Leiothlypis celata
Orange-crowned Warbler
Fulica americana
American Coot
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elk Glen Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Elk Glen Lakewithin San Francisco City And County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.