Blue River

Ecosystem Overview

The Blue River ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Breckenridge nearby has 90% more documented species, Blue River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Breckenridge

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common3 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Very Common1 obs.

Rhodiola integrifolia

king's-crown

Very Common1 obs.

Ericameria discoidea

white-stem goldenbush

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia montana

mountain coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Common1 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common1 obs.

Antennaria rosea

pink pussytoes

Common1 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common1 obs.

Picoides dorsalis

American Three-Toed/Black-Backed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Maggie Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lily Pad Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Boulder Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Keystone Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Frisco

Importance: 0.30

18 species

-44% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Summit County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Maggie Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lily Pad Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Boulder Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Keystone Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Frisco

Importance: 0.30

18 species

-44% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Breckenridge

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common3 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Very Common1 obs.

Rhodiola integrifolia

king's-crown

Very Common1 obs.

Ericameria discoidea

white-stem goldenbush

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia montana

mountain coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Common1 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common1 obs.

Antennaria rosea

pink pussytoes

Common1 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common1 obs.

Picoides dorsalis

American Three-Toed/Black-Backed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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