Animals: May be seen daily, in suitable habitat and season, and counted in relatively large numbers.Assigned based on judgment as opposed to determination based on age of the most recent evidence. Historical: Species' historical occurrence in park is documented. Not In Park: Species is not known to occur in park.Īdjacent: Species is known to occur in areas near to or contiguous with park boundaries.įalse Report: Species was reported to occur within the park, but current evidence indicates the report was based on misidentification, a taxonomic concept no longer accepted, or other similar problem of error or interpretation. Unconfirmed: Species is attributed to park but evidence is weak or absent. Probably Present: High confidence species occurs in park but current, verified evidence needed. Present: Species occurs in park current, reliable evidence available. One or more Occurrence Tags may be associated with each Occurrence value. Animals-amphibians, birds, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles and fish-may be more prominent around some of the unique and less visited landscapes of Crater Lake National Park such as Sphagnum Bog, Union Peak, Panhandle, Boundary Springs, and Desert Creek Research Natural Area.Ĭlick on the photo categories below for information about specific species, and to access the park's species lists. While these animals are commonly observed along Rim Drive and popular trails, visiting other areas might provide better opportunities to enjoy the sights and sounds of a wider variety of wildlife. Melting snow and changing temperatures signal animal migrations, hibernation and seasonal foraging. American marten, snowshoe hare, and Douglas squirrel tracks are abundant in the winter snow. Black bear sightings are more common in autumn and late spring when animals are waking up or getting ready to hibernate. The most common animals observed around Rim Drive are golden-mantled ground squirrels, Canada jays and an assortment of butterflies and bees. A few species of reptiles thrive on Wizard Island and in dry habitats. Amphibians live in the wet lands, streams, ponds, and along the shore of Crater Lake. Native and some invasive fish species occupy many of the streams. Mammals, birds, and insects makeup the largest portion of animals living throughout the park. Crater Lake National Park is rich with wildlife.
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