Boronda Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Boronda Lake ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 68% more documented species, Boronda Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Fulica americana
American Coot
Lathyrus vestitus
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Megachile fidelis
Libellula forensis
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Toxomerus occidentalis
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ramalina menziesii
Lace Lichen
Paspalum dilatatum
Dallisgrass
Holcus lanatus
yorkshire-fog
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Regional Wildlife Network
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