Ladora Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ladora Lake ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Adams County nearby has 80% more documented species, Ladora Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Arphia conspersa

Speckle-winged Rangeland Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Typha glauca

blue cattail

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Federal Heights

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Barr Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-17% vs. current

Lower Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+150% vs. current

Northglenn

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+233% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Upper Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Mary

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+18% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Federal Heights

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Barr Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-17% vs. current

Lower Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+150% vs. current

Northglenn

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+233% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Upper Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Mary

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+18% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Arphia conspersa

Speckle-winged Rangeland Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Typha glauca

blue cattail

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Rare1 obs.

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