Bryan Utilities Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Bryan Utilities Lake ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in brazos county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bryan nearby has 73% more documented species, Bryan Utilities Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 brazos county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Butorides virescens
green heron
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Anthus rubescens
Buff-bellied Pipit
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Egretta rufescens
Reddish Egret
Chlidonias niger
Black Tern
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
baird’s sandpiper
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Nerodia rhombifer
diamondback water snake
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Tyrannus forficatus
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brazos County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bryan Utilities 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 Bryan Utilities Lakewithin Brazos County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.