Stearns Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Stearns Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Boulder 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 Boulder nearby has 88% more documented species, Stearns Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 56 Boulder County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 56 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Boulder

-88% species diversity

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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boulder County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-88% vs. current

Boulder County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Baseline Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-43% vs. current

Harper Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Lake MacIntosh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Finch Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% vs. current

Coot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Tantra Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% 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 Boulder County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boulder County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-88% vs. current

Boulder County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Baseline Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-43% vs. current

Harper Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Lake MacIntosh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Finch Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% vs. current

Coot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Tantra Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 56 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Boulder

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

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