Bayside
Ecosystem Overview
The Bayside ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in refugio county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Refugio nearby has 48% more documented species, Bayside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 refugio 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 17 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln Sparrow
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Cnidoscolus texanus
Texas bull-nettle
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Ungnadia speciosa
Texas-buckeye
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Yucca treculiana
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Butorides virescens
green heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Refugio County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bayside. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Baysidewithin Refugio County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.