West Polder

Ecosystem Overview

The West Polder ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Bexar County, Texas, 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 Bexar County nearby has 76% more documented species, West Polder offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 41 Bexar County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 41 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Rare1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

-53% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-31% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-14% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-14% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+20% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+41% vs. current

Basin 1 East

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+41% 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

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

-53% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-31% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-14% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-14% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+20% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+41% vs. current

Basin 1 East

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+41% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 41 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Rare1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Rare1 obs.

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