Lake Johnson
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Johnson ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in wake county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 55% more documented species, Lake Johnson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Aythya americana
Redhead
Storeria occipitomaculata
Redbelly Snake
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Johnson. 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 Lake Johnsonwithin Wake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.