Balch Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Balch Springs ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 82% more documented species, Balch Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Valerianella radiata
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Cerastium glomeratum
sticky mouse-ear
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Tridens strictus
long-spike tridens
Houstonia pusilla
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Ulmus americana
American elm
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Balch Springs. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Balch Springswithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.