Bethany Lakes (northwest)

Ecosystem Overview

The Bethany Lakes (northwest) ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Collin County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Collin County nearby has 88% more documented species, Bethany Lakes (northwest) offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 22 Collin County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 22 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Collin County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

McKinney

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Parker

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-73% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-68% vs. current

Anna

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-62% vs. current

Vial Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Lavon Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+20% 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 Collin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

McKinney

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Parker

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-73% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-68% vs. current

Anna

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-62% vs. current

Vial Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Lavon Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+20% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 22 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Collin County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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