Boerne Park Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Boerne Park Lake ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Kendall County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boerne nearby has 64% more documented species, Boerne Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Kendall County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Boerne

-64% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Very Common5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Very Common4 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common4 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Occasional1 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Rare1 obs.

Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Texas Cichlid

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Boerne

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-64% vs. current

Boerne City Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+100% vs. current

Masters Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+200% vs. current

Kendall County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-64% 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

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Boerne

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-64% vs. current

Boerne City Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+100% vs. current

Masters Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+200% vs. current

Kendall County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-64% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Boerne

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Very Common5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Very Common4 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common4 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Occasional1 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Rare1 obs.

Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Texas Cichlid

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Rare1 obs.

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