White Rock Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The White Rock Lake ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 1% more documented species, White Rock Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Fulica americana
American Coot
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Nerodia rhombifer
diamondback water snake
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near White Rock Lake. 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 White Rock Lakewithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.