Shoreline Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Shoreline Lake ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in santa clara county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San José nearby has 18% more documented species, Shoreline Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 96 santa clara county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Eastern Mudsnail
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shoreline Lakewithin Santa Clara County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.