Freeport

Ecosystem Overview

The Freeport ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Brazoria County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Angleton, Freeport hosts 324% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 Brazoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

+324% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Callichirus islagrande

Very Common6 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common5 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaeus cribrarius

Speckled Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+132%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angleton

Importance: 0.43

17 species

+324% vs. current

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-28% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-28% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+454% vs. current

Iowa Colony

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1100% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3500% 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 Brazoria County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+132%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angleton

Importance: 0.43

17 species

+324% vs. current

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-28% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-28% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+454% vs. current

Iowa Colony

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1100% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3500% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

+324% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Callichirus islagrande

Very Common6 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common5 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaeus cribrarius

Speckled Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

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