Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in sonoma county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Rosa nearby has 65% more documented species, Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 41 sonoma county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Rhionaeschna multicolor
Blue-eyed Darner
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Baeolophus inornatus
Oak Titmouse
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Pontederia crassipes
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Junonia grisea
Vespula pensylvanica
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Santa Rosa Creek Reservoirwithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.