Beaver Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Beaver Lake ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in shelby county, tennessee, 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 Shelby County nearby has 66% more documented species, Beaver Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 shelby county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Stagmomantis carolina
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Libellula cyanea
Spangled Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shelby County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Beaver Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Beaver Lakewithin Shelby County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.