McNab Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The McNab Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Francisco nearby has 95% more documented species, McNab Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 10th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near McNab Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement McNab 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.