Lake Herman
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Herman ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in solano 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 Solano County nearby has 69% more documented species, Lake Herman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 solano county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Actinemys marmorata
western pond turtle
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Butorides virescens
green heron
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Pieris rapae
small white
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Corvus corax
common raven
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Solano County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Herman. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Hermanwithin Solano County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.