Boiling Spring Lakes
Ecosystem Overview
The Boiling Spring Lakes ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in brunswick county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 31% more documented species, Boiling Spring Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 brunswick county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.
Rhexia petiolata
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Aronia arbutifolia
Red Chokeberry
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Myiarchus crinitus
Great-Crested Flycatcher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Erythrodiplax minuscula
Little Blue Dragonlet
Stagmomantis carolina
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brunswick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Boiling Spring Lakes. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Boiling Spring Lakeswithin Brunswick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.