Boerne Park Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Boerne Park Lake ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in kendall county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boerne nearby has 64% more documented species, Boerne Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 kendall county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Pseudemys texana
Texas River Cooter
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Lepomis gulosus
Warmouth
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Fulica americana
American Coot
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Ampelopsis cordata
heart-leaf ampelopsis
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Utterbackia imbecillis
paper pondshell
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Texas Cichlid
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kendall County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Boerne Park Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Boerne Park Lakewithin Kendall County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.