MacKay Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The MacKay Reservoir ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in custer county, idaho, 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 Custer County nearby has 87% more documented species, MacKay Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 custer county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Xema sabini
Sabine's gull
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Limnodromus griseus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Bucephala islandica
Barrow's goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Eremophila alpestris
horned lark
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement MacKay Reservoirwithin Custer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.