Basin 3

Ecosystem Overview

The Basin 3 ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Bexar County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 83% more documented species, Basin 3 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 41 Bexar County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 41 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-83% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common2 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

-67% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-51% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-29% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-15% vs. current

Basin 1 East

Importance: 0.35

17 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Bexar County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

-67% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-51% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-29% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-15% vs. current

Basin 1 East

Importance: 0.35

17 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 41 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common2 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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