Windsor Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Windsor Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Weld 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 Greeley nearby has 79% more documented species, Windsor Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 22 Weld 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 22 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeley

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weld County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeley

Importance: 0.47

63 species

-79% vs. current

Weld County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-87% vs. current

Evans

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+550% vs. current

Blue Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+44% vs. current

Milavec Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Glenmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Sandpiper Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Pelican Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% 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 Weld County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weld County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeley

Importance: 0.47

63 species

-79% vs. current

Weld County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-87% vs. current

Evans

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+550% vs. current

Blue Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+44% vs. current

Milavec Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+86% vs. current

Glenmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Sandpiper Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Pelican Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 22 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeley

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

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