Fraser

Ecosystem Overview

The Fraser ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand County nearby has 81% more documented species, Fraser offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Grand County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Erebia epipsodea

Common Alpine

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus cicer

Chickpea milkvetch

Occasional1 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-81% vs. current

Williams Fork Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+90% vs. current

Windy Gap Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Shadow Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Granby

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+27% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.30

41 species

-54% vs. current

Kremmling

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+217% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+73% 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 Grand County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-81% vs. current

Williams Fork Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+90% vs. current

Windy Gap Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Shadow Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Granby

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+27% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.30

41 species

-54% vs. current

Kremmling

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+217% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+73% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Erebia epipsodea

Common Alpine

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus cicer

Chickpea milkvetch

Occasional1 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Rare1 obs.

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