Georgetown

Ecosystem Overview

The Georgetown ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clear Creek County nearby has 86% more documented species, Georgetown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 Clear Creek County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Clear Creek County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common2 obs.

Hypercompe permaculata

Very Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Agriades glandon

Glandon Blue

Very Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Common1 obs.

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Zonotrichia capensis

Rufous-collared Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common1 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clear Creek County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Clear Creek County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Georgetown Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Lower Chicago Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Idaho Springs

Importance: 0.32

27 species

-48% vs. current

Silver Plume

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+600% 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 Clear Creek County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clear Creek County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Clear Creek County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Georgetown Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Lower Chicago Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Idaho Springs

Importance: 0.32

27 species

-48% vs. current

Silver Plume

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+600% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Clear Creek County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common2 obs.

Hypercompe permaculata

Very Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Agriades glandon

Glandon Blue

Very Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Common1 obs.

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Zonotrichia capensis

Rufous-collared Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common1 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional1 obs.

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