Bayside

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayside ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Refugio County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Refugio nearby has 48% more documented species, Bayside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Refugio 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Refugio

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Common1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Common1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Ungnadia speciosa

Texas-buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Yucca treculiana

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Refugio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Refugio

Importance: 0.43

33 species

-48% vs. current

Refugio County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-83% vs. current

Austwell

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+467% vs. current

Woodsboro

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+750% 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 Refugio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Refugio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Refugio

Importance: 0.43

33 species

-48% vs. current

Refugio County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-83% vs. current

Austwell

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+467% vs. current

Woodsboro

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+750% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Refugio

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Common1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Common1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Ungnadia speciosa

Texas-buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Yucca treculiana

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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