Redwood Shores Lagoon
Ecosystem Overview
The Redwood Shores Lagoon ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in san mateo county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Mateo County nearby has 74% more documented species, Redwood Shores Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 28 san mateo county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Eastern Mudsnail
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Larus californicus
California Gull
Larus glaucescens
Glaucous-winged Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Acacia longifolia
Sydney golden wattle
Bellis perennis
daisy
Ruditapes philippinarum
Japanese littleneck
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
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Regional Wildlife Network
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