Eagle Nest

Ecosystem Overview

The Eagle Nest ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Colfax County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Raton, Eagle Nest hosts 64% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Colfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Raton

+64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Verbena macdougalii

Macdougal's vervain

Common3 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common3 obs.

Astragalus hallii

Common2 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common2 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

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Euphilotes spaldingi

Spalding'S Blue

Rare1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Raton

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+64% vs. current

Colfax County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-54% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Number Thirteen Lake

Importance: 0.20

25 species

+84% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+229% 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 Colfax County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Raton

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+64% vs. current

Colfax County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-54% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Number Thirteen Lake

Importance: 0.20

25 species

+84% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+229% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Raton

+64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Verbena macdougalii

Macdougal's vervain

Common3 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common3 obs.

Astragalus hallii

Common2 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common2 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

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Euphilotes spaldingi

Spalding'S Blue

Rare1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Rare1 obs.

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