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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.
Chinese Tallow

Camphortree
Lincoln Sparrow
Common Cardinal
White-Throated Sparrow
Green Clearwing
Pearl Crescent
Myrtle Warbler
Eastern Phoebe
Carolina Chickadee
Green Kingfisher
American Goldfinch
Downy Woodpecker
Inca Dove
Bullfrog
White-Eyed Vireo

Water Oak
Common Flicker
Crested Caracara
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matagorda County County, Texas
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 Matagorda County County.
The Bay City ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Matagorda County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Matagorda County nearby has 30% more documented species, Bay City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Matagorda County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.