Locations in Shasta County, California

Species in Shasta County

Common Species in Shasta County

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

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common29 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common29 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common28 obs.

Adiantum shastense

Common26 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common23 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common22 obs.

Phyllodoce breweri

purple-heather

Common21 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Occasional21 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional20 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional19 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Occasional19 obs.

Asclepias cordifolia

purple milkweed

Occasional18 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Rare18 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Rare18 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Shasta County

Explore 137 documented locations in Shasta County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Redding

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

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Shasta County

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

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🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (3 locations)

Manzanita Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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Shasta Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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Lakehead-lakeshore

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (15 locations)

Reflection Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Whiskeytown Reservoir

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

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Emerald Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Summit Lake

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

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Mary Lake

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

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Big Lake

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

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Kutras Pond

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

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Fall River Mills

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

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