Bond Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Bond Lake ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in wake county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 58% more documented species, Bond Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Pyganodon cataracta
Eastern Floater Mussel
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Ameiurus nebulosus
Brown bullhead
Lerema accius
Clouded Skipper
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Dorosoma cepedianum
Eastern Gizzard Shad
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Pectinatella magnifica
Magnificent Bryozoan
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bond Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bond Lakewithin Wake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.