Delta Lake 1
Ecosystem Overview
The Delta Lake 1 ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in hidalgo county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McAllen nearby has 95% more documented species, Delta Lake 1 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 21 hidalgo 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 5 total documented species.
Cyrtonaias tampicoensis
Tampico pearlymussel
Hydroprogne caspia
Caspian tern
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Pitangus sulphuratus
Great Kiskadee
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Delta Lake 1within Hidalgo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.