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Locations in Bexar County, Texas

Species in Bexar County

Common Species in Bexar County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common226 obs.
Vachellia farnesiana

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Very Common212 obs.
Calyptocarpus vialis

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common211 obs.
Condalia hookeri

Condalia hookeri

Very Common190 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common187 obs.
Senna lindheimeriana

Senna lindheimeriana

Common173 obs.
Smilax bona-nox

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common172 obs.
Tillandsia recurvata

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common166 obs.
Dione vanillae

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional158 obs.
Ratibida columnifera

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional157 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional155 obs.
Diospyros texana

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Occasional155 obs.
Ulmus crassifolia

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Occasional150 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare150 obs.
Malvastrum coromandelianum

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe false mallow

Rare149 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Bexar County

Explore 76 documented locations in Bexar County, Texas. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)

Bexar County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Helotes

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Converse

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Hollywood Park

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (13 locations)

Oak Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 80 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

80
species

Timberwood Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 77 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

77
species

Live Oak

A productive wildlife area hosting 71 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

71
species

Leon Valley

A productive wildlife area hosting 62 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

62
species

Mitchell Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 51 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

51
species

Alamo Heights

A productive wildlife area hosting 38 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

38
species

Basin 4

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Basin 5

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

Bird Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 28 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

28
species

Shavano Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

25
species

West Polder

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

24
species

Basin 1

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

Terrell Hills

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

20
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (24 locations)

Basin 1 East

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Basin 3

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Featherlight Pond

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Sandy Oaks

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Windcrest

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Somerset

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Martinez Creek Watershed Reservoir 5

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

East Polder

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Braunig Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Buddy Calk Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Lions Park Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Woodlawn Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Castle Hills

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Olmos Park

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Hill Country Village

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Balcones Heights

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Denman Estate Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Eldorado Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Millers Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Ski Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Basin 2

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Lago Vista

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Von Ormy

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Calaveras Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (35 locations)

Ballasetal Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Basin 1 North

Explore for wildlife potential

Brooklyn Lock And Dam

Explore for wildlife potential

Canvasback Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Coffee Cup Ponds

Explore for wildlife potential

Edward's Tank

Explore for wildlife potential

Heritage Duck Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Kilroy Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lakeside Acres Club Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Northern Hills Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Plaza Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Skip's Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Spruce Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Kirby

Explore for wildlife potential

China Grove

Explore for wildlife potential

St. Hedwig

Explore for wildlife potential

Grey Forest

Explore for wildlife potential

Baker Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 10

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 3

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 5

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 6

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 7

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 8

Explore for wildlife potential

Calaveras Creek Watershed Reservoir 9

Explore for wildlife potential

Cassin Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lost Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Luckey Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Martinez Creek Watershed Reservoir 1

Explore for wildlife potential

Martinez Creek Watershed Reservoir 2

Explore for wildlife potential

Martinez Creek Watershed Reservoir 4

Near Converse
Explore for wildlife potential

Martinez Creek Watershed Reservoir 6

Explore for wildlife potential

Salado Creek Watershed Reservoir 1

Explore for wildlife potential

Salado Creek Watershed Reservoir 2

Explore for wildlife potential

Scott Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Bexar County's natural heritage.

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