Buena Vista
Ecosystem Overview
The Buena Vista ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in chaffee 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. Compared to nearby Salida, Buena Vista hosts 300% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 chaffee county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Oenothera coronopifolia
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Melanerpes lewis
Lewis's Woodpecker
Nucifraga columbiana
Clark's Nutcracker
Solanum nitidibaccatum
Hairy Nightshade
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Berteroa incana
hoary alison
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Grindelia squarrosa
Grindelia
Hymenoxys richardsonii
Richardson's bitterweed
Asclepias hallii
Hall's milkweed
Penstemon barbatus
Acer glabrum
Rocky Mountain maple
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chaffee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Buena Vista. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Buena Vistawithin Chaffee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.