Kountze Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Kountze Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 85% more documented species, Kountze Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 23 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Golden

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Golden

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-85% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-85% vs. current

Wheat Ridge

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Edgewater

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-67% vs. current

Prospect Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-37% vs. current

Crown Hill Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+7% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+15% vs. current

Standley Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+50% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Golden

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-85% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-85% vs. current

Wheat Ridge

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Edgewater

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-67% vs. current

Prospect Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-37% vs. current

Crown Hill Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+7% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+15% vs. current

Standley Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+50% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Golden

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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