Vernon Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Vernon Lake ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in vernon parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vernon Parish nearby has 67% more documented species, Vernon Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 vernon parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Vernon Parish
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Vernon Lakewithin Vernon Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.