Kirby Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Kirby Lake ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor 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. Compared to nearby J C Griffith Lake, Kirby Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. J C Griffith Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Mimosa borealis

Occasional1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional1 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Rare1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Abilene

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+31% vs. current

Zoo Lake Number 1

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+133% vs. current

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+200% vs. current

Buffalo Wallow

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Lytle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+600% vs. current

Taylor County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-79% 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Abilene

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+31% vs. current

Zoo Lake Number 1

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+133% vs. current

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+200% vs. current

Buffalo Wallow

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Lytle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+600% vs. current

Taylor County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-79% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. J C Griffith Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Mimosa borealis

Occasional1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional1 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Rare1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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