Wildlife of River and Stream

Whether it's the Smith River, Redwood Creek, the Klamath River, or any of the area's smaller streams, an impressive array of wildlife has made use of the freshwater habitats at RNSP. Waterfowl, fish, mammals, and smaller creatures are linked strands in the web of life. Among the creatures you may encounter while visiting a freshwater source at RNSP:

Birds

Common merganser

Osprey

Red-shouldered hawk

Great blue heron

Belted kingfisher

Mammals

Raccoon

Mountain lion

River otter

Beaver

Big brown bat

Fish

Chinook salmon

Coho salmon

Steelhead

Coastal cutthroat trout

Pacific lamprey

Reptiles and Amphibians

Red-legged frog

California slender salamander

Pacific giant salamander

Northern rough-skinned newt

Pacific tree frog

Click here for more about the wildlife and animals of the Redwood National and State Parks.