Locations in Chaffee County, Colorado
Species in Chaffee County
Common Species in Chaffee County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Penstemon whippleanus
Whipple's penstemon
Aquilegia coerulea
Rocky Mountain columbine
Castilleja occidentalis
western paintbrush
Tharsalea dorcas
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Fragaria virginiana
Thickleaved Wild Strawberry
Oenothera coronopifolia
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Penstemon hallii
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Senecio atratus
Pediocactus simpsonii
Snowball Pediocactus
Mertensia ciliata
tall fringed bluebells
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Chaffee County
Explore 48 documented locations in Chaffee County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (44 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Chaffee County's natural heritage.