Lake Elberta
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Elberta ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in leon county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tallahassee nearby has 72% more documented species, Lake Elberta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 leon county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Motacilla alba
white wagtail
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Tramea carolina
Carolina Saddlebags
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya americana
Redhead
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Leon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Elberta. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Elbertawithin Leon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.