Lake Austin
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Austin ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in travis county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Travis County nearby has 88% more documented species, Lake Austin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 26 travis county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cicindela trifasciata
Mudflat Tiger Beetle
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Pseudemys texana
Texas River Cooter
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Clematis terniflora
Sweet autumn virginsbower
Malvaviscus arboreus
Wax mallow
Bidens frondosa
beggarticks
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 12 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lake Austin. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lake Austin. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Travis County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Austin. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Austinwithin Travis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.