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Country Club Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Country Club Lake ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in brazos county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bryan nearby has 64% more documented species, Country Club Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 brazos county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

36
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
29
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
19
Common Species
Frequently observed species
17
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common11 species
Occasional10 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 8 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Bryan
-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common3 obs.
Pluvialis dominica

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Very Common2 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.
Egretta caerulea

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.
Brachymesia gravida

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.
Apalone spinifera

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Ictinia mississippiensis

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional1 obs.
Botaurus lentiginosus

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Occasional1 obs.
Nyctanassa violacea

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.
Tringa solitaria

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.
Tringa melanoleuca

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare1 obs.
Calidris mauri

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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