Dripping Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Dripping Springs ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in hays county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hays County nearby has 43% more documented species, Dripping Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 hays county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Danaus gilippus
Queen
Indigofera miniata
Coast Indigo
Aphonopelma hentzi
Phyla nodiflora
Turkey tangle fogfruit
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Lupinus texensis
Texas bluebonnet
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Bothriochloa ischaemum
Yellow Bluestem
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Euphoria kernii
Lygodesmia texana
Texas skeleton-plant
Tillandsia recurvata
Small ballmoss
Melanerpes aurifrons
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Lepus californicus
Black-tailed Jack Rabbit
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Graufuchs
Antheraea polyphemus
Polyphemus Moth
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hays County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dripping Springs. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dripping Springswithin Hays County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.