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Locations in Alachua County, Florida

Species in Alachua County

Common Species in Alachua County

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common218 obs.
Anolis sagrei

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common188 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common127 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common125 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common121 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common113 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common110 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common108 obs.
Bidens alba

Bidens alba

Occasional107 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional105 obs.
Callicarpa americana

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional96 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional93 obs.
Ardisia crenata

Ardisia crenata

Hen's eyes

Occasional89 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare83 obs.
Anaxyrus terrestris

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Rare83 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Alachua County

Explore 38 documented locations in Alachua County, Florida. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Gainesville

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

100
species

Alachua County

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

100
species

Alachua

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

100
species

Haile Plantation

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

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (5 locations)

Seep

A productive wildlife area hosting 83 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

83
species

Bivens Arm

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

Newnans Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

25
species

Lake Alice

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

24
species

Depot Park Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 21 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

21
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (11 locations)

Green Pond

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Hawthorne

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Dairy Pond

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Lake Wauberg

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Micanopy

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Lochloosa Lake

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

2
species

Ocala Pond

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

2
species

Basin Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Chacala Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Gator Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Sawgrass Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (18 locations)

Calf Pond

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Chapman's Pond

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Clear Lake

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Colclough Pond

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George's Pond

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Graham Pond

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Hidden Lake

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Hume Pond

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Kanapaha Pond

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Lake Alto

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Lake Kanapaha

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Rush Lake

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Sinkhole Pond

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Spyglass Pond

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Sunbay Duck Pond

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Waldo

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Archer

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La Crosse

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Alachua County's natural heritage.

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