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Locations in San Luis Obispo County, California

Species in San Luis Obispo County

Common Species in San Luis Obispo County

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

Sebastes mystinus

Sebastes mystinus

Blue rockfish

Very Common1,032 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common742 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common616 obs.

Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common496 obs.

Hermissenda opalescens

Hermissenda opalescens

Common477 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common472 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common429 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common373 obs.

Patiria miniata

Patiria miniata

Occasional371 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional341 obs.

Calypte anna

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional323 obs.

Sebastes atrovirens

Sebastes atrovirens

Kelp rockfish

Occasional303 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional298 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare295 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Rare275 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in San Luis Obispo County

Explore 54 documented locations in San Luis Obispo County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (8 locations)

San Luis Obispo

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

San Luis Obispo County

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

Atascadero

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

Cayucos

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

Pismo Beach

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

Cambria

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

Baywood-los Osos

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

El Paso De Robles (paso Robles)

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

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)

Laguna Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 74 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Grover Beach

A productive wildlife area hosting 73 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Oso Flaco Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 44 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

Arroyo Grande

A productive wildlife area hosting 29 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

Nipomo

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)

Santa Margarita Lake

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

Atascadero Lake

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

Oceano

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

Templeton

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Soda Lake

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

Lake Nacimiento

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

Lopez Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Black Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Lake Nacimiento

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

📍 Additional Locations (32 locations)

Beck Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Big Twin Lake

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Bolsa Chica Lake

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Cattle Pond

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Celery Lake

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China Hill Reservoir

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Chorro Reservoir

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Clear Lake

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Drainage Basin

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Drumm Reservoir

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Hospital Lake

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Indonesian Reservoir

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Jack Lake

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Kerr Lake

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Lake Ysabel

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Little Oso Flaco Lake

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Mud Lake

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Nacimiento River

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Orange Flat

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Pipeline Lake

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Pismo Lake

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Poso Ortega

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Silver Lake

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Sinkhole / Collapsed Sea Cave

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Small Twin Lake

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Smith Reservoir

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Waterway

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Whale Rock Reservoir

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White Lake

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Willow Lake

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Shepard Reservoir

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Shandon

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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 Luis Obispo County's natural heritage.