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Highland Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Highland Park ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 45% more documented species, Highland Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

55
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
52
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
28
Common Species
Frequently observed species
27
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#11
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species
Common16 species
Occasional17 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#11 of 41 locations
73th percentile for diversity
vs. Irving
-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.
Aix sponsa

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.
Colocasia esculenta

Colocasia esculenta

Coco yam

Very Common2 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.
Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.
Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.
Pachypsylla venusta

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.
Polistes exclamans

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County

Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Highland Park. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.

🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)

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Exceptional biodiversity with 100documented species. A must-visit destination for serious wildlife enthusiasts.

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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)

Addison

Active wildlife area with 83 documented species.Excellent for diverse wildlife encounters and nature photography.

83
species

University Park

Active wildlife area with 68 documented species.Excellent for diverse wildlife encounters and nature photography.

68
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)

Cattail Pond

Intimate natural area with 6 documented species. Perfect for quiet wildlife observation.

6
species

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Highland Parkwithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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