Cottonwood Park Lake South
Ecosystem Overview
The Cottonwood Park Lake South ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 85% more documented species, Cottonwood Park Lake South offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Mallophora fautrix
Phyla nodiflora
Turkey tangle fogfruit
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cottonwood Park Lake South. 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 Cottonwood Park Lake Southwithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.