First Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The First Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in linn county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Linn County nearby has 78% more documented species, First Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 linn county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Marah oregana
Oregon bigroot
Ribes sanguineum
Flowering Currant
Spiraea douglasii
Douglas' spirea
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Quercus robur
pedunculate oak
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Rumex acetosella
Common sheep sorrel
Oemleria cerasiformis
Indian plum
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Melissa officinalis
balm
Anthriscus caucalis
Bur Chervil
Symphoricarpos albus
Rubus praecox
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Linn County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement First Lakewithin Linn County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.