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Locations in Dallas County, Texas

Species in Dallas County

Common Species in Dallas County

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

Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common382 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common362 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common358 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common356 obs.
Hypena scabra

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Common317 obs.
Calyptocarpus vialis

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common273 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common255 obs.
Procyon lotor

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common248 obs.
Galgula partita

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional245 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional238 obs.
Strymon melinus

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional236 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional233 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional223 obs.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare221 obs.
Udea rubigalis

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Rare219 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Dallas County

Explore 73 documented locations in Dallas County, Texas. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (6 locations)

Irving

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

100
species

Dallas County

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

100
species

Duncanville

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

100
species

Desoto

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

100
species

Farmers Branch

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

100
species

Lake Highlands

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 (6 locations)

White Rock Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 99 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

99
species

Wilmer

A productive wildlife area hosting 93 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

93
species

Addison

A productive wildlife area hosting 83 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

83
species

University Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 68 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

68
species

Highland Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 55 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

55
species

Hutchins

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

24
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (29 locations)

Balch Springs

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Exall Lake

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

17
species

Cottonwood Park Lake South

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Trailhead Pond

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Thunderduck Lake

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

12
species

Josey Ranch Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Lake Cliff

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Cattail Pond

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

6
species

Cottonwood Park Lake North

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

6
species

Great Blue Heron Pond

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

6
species

Swan Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

The Leonhardt Lagoon

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

4
species

Bullfrog Pond

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

3
species

Cattail Pond

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

3
species

Contemplation Lake

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

3
species

Great Egret Pond

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

3
species

Spider Web Pond

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

3
species

West Dallas Housing Project Lake

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

3
species

Wood Duck Pond

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

3
species

Whistling Duck Pond

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

2
species

Cottonwood Creek Pond

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

1
species

Damselfly Pond

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

1
species

Lakes Of Springfield Park Lake

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

1
species

Lakes Of Springfield Park Lake

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

1
species

Raccoon Pond

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

1
species

Tadpole Pond

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

1
species

Trammell Crow Pond

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

1
species

Cockrell Hill

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (32 locations)

Bear Slough

Explore for wildlife potential

Bluebonnet Lakes

Explore for wildlife potential

Cedar Valley College Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Chase International Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Conover Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Dragonfly Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Elm Fork

Explore for wildlife potential

Fin And Feather Club Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Gopher Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lago De Claire

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Carolyn

Explore for wildlife potential

Lancaster Club Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Parkdale Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Reflection Pools

Explore for wildlife potential

Reflection Pools

Explore for wildlife potential

Reflection Pools

Explore for wildlife potential

Reflection Pools

Explore for wildlife potential

Reflection Pools

Explore for wildlife potential

Sandy Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Spring Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Tosch Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Veterans Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Vilbig Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Dallas Hunting And Fishing Club Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Head Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Carolyn

Near Irving
Explore for wildlife potential

Lancaster Club Lake

Near Hutchins
Explore for wildlife potential

Mooreland Lake

Near Hutchins
Explore for wildlife potential

Wycliff Ave Lake

Near Highland Park
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 Dallas County's natural heritage.

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