Dixon Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Dixon Reservoir ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Larimer 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 Fort Collins nearby has 89% more documented species, Dixon Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 45 Larimer County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

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#11

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 45 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Collins

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Western Meadowlark

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Larimer County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-89% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.46

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Larimer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-89% vs. current

Estes Park

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-89% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-52% vs. current

Sheldon Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-27% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-21% 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 Larimer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Larimer County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-89% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.46

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Larimer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-89% vs. current

Estes Park

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-89% vs. current

Loveland

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-52% vs. current

Sheldon Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-27% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-21% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 45 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Collins

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

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