Firestone

Ecosystem Overview

The Firestone ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Weld County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greeley, Firestone hosts 40% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 22 Weld County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 22 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeley

+40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Rayjacksonia annua

viscid camphor daisy

Very Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common8 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common4 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Lepidium latifolium

dittander

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional2 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Rare2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+252%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weld County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeley

Importance: 0.47

63 species

+40% vs. current

Weld County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-12% vs. current

Evans

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+4300% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+577% vs. current

Blue Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+878% vs. current

Milavec Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1157% vs. current

Glenmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4300% vs. current

Pelican Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8700% 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 Weld County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+252%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weld County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeley

Importance: 0.47

63 species

+40% vs. current

Weld County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-12% vs. current

Evans

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+4300% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+577% vs. current

Blue Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+878% vs. current

Milavec Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1157% vs. current

Glenmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4300% vs. current

Pelican Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8700% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 22 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeley

+40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Rayjacksonia annua

viscid camphor daisy

Very Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common8 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common4 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Lepidium latifolium

dittander

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional2 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Rare2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare2 obs.

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