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Blacks Creek Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Blacks Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in ada county, idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boise City nearby has 91% more documented species, Blacks Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 9 ada county County natural areas, placing it in the 22th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 9 locations
22th percentile for diversity
vs. Boise City
-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Larus californicus

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common4 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.
Recurvirostra americana

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common1 obs.
Aythya affinis

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.
Salpinctes obsoletus

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Common1 obs.
Eremophila alpestris

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ada County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Blacks Creek Reservoirwithin Ada County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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