Stow Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Stow Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in san francisco city and county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 21 san francisco city and county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Short-billed Gull
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Fulica americana
American Coot
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Tadarida brasiliensis
Brazilian Free-tailed Bat
Larus glaucescens
Glaucous-winged Gull
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Corvus corax
common raven
Porzana carolina
Sora
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Francisco City And County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Stow 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 Stow 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.