Lake Weatherford
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Weatherford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in parker county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 parker county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Acmella repens
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Balloon vine
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Parker County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Weatherford. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Weatherfordwithin Parker County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.