Boerne

Ecosystem Overview

The Boerne ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Kendall County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir, Boerne hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Kendall County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common92 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common71 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common64 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common57 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common55 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common52 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common51 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common48 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common41 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common41 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common37 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional36 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional36 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional36 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional35 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional33 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional33 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Rare32 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare31 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Rare31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Boerne City Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Masters Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Kendall County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Boerne Park Lake

in Boerne

Importance: 0.20

36 species

+178% 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 Kendall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Boerne City Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Masters Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Kendall County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Boerne Park Lake

in Boerne

Importance: 0.20

36 species

+178% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common92 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common71 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common64 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common57 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common55 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common52 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common51 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common48 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common41 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common41 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common37 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional36 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional36 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional36 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional35 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional33 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional33 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Rare32 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare31 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Rare31 obs.

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