Barr Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Barr Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Adams County nearby has 76% more documented species, Barr Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Suckleya suckleyana

poison suckleya

Common1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional1 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Bidens frondosa

beggarticks

Rare1 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-76% vs. current

Federal Heights

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Lower Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+200% vs. current

Northglenn

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+300% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+700% vs. current

Upper Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Ladora Lake

Importance: 0.20

20 species

+20% vs. current

Lake Mary

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+41% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-76% vs. current

Federal Heights

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Lower Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+200% vs. current

Northglenn

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+300% vs. current

Brighton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+700% vs. current

Upper Derby Lake (closed To Public)

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Ladora Lake

Importance: 0.20

20 species

+20% vs. current

Lake Mary

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+41% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Suckleya suckleyana

poison suckleya

Common1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional1 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Bidens frondosa

beggarticks

Rare1 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked phalarope

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Rare1 obs.

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