Apex Community Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Apex Community Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in wake county, north carolina, 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 Wake County nearby has 87% more documented species, Apex Community Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Mecynogea lemniscata
orb weavers
Neoscona domiciliorum
Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Apex Community Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Apex Community Lakewithin Wake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.