Freeport
Ecosystem Overview
The Freeport ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in brazoria county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Angleton, Freeport hosts 324% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 brazoria county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Callichirus islagrande
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Iris pseudacorus
yellow flag, yellow iris
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Arenaeus cribrarius
Speckled Crab
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Leptysma marginicollis
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brazoria County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Freeport. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Freeportwithin Brazoria County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.