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Locations in Clear Creek County, Colorado

Species in Clear Creek County

Common Species in Clear Creek County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Populus tremuloides

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common97 obs.
Cherleria obtusiloba

Cherleria obtusiloba

alpine stitchwort

Very Common39 obs.
Oreamnos americanus

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Very Common35 obs.
Claytonia megarhiza

Claytonia megarhiza

fellfields claytonia

Very Common35 obs.
Leucosticte australis

Leucosticte australis

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch

Common32 obs.
Ovis canadensis

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Common30 obs.
Marmota flaviventris

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common29 obs.
Chamaenerion angustifolium

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common28 obs.
Geum rossii

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Occasional26 obs.
Penstemon whippleanus

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional24 obs.
Eritrichium argenteum

Eritrichium argenteum

Occasional24 obs.
Hymenoxys grandiflora

Hymenoxys grandiflora

Occasional23 obs.
Rhodiola rhodantha

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Occasional23 obs.
Pinus aristata

Pinus aristata

Colorado Bristlecone Pine

Rare23 obs.
Ochotona princeps

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Rare21 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Clear Creek County

Explore 36 documented locations in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)

Clear Creek County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)

Idaho Springs

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

27
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (11 locations)

Empire

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Georgetown

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

St. Mary's

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Echo Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Summit Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Downieville-lawson-dumont

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Georgetown Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Silver Plume

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Lower Chicago Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Silver Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Saint Mary's Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (23 locations)

Abyss Lake

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Bill Moore Lake

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Blue Lake

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Byron Lake

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Clear Lake

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Ethel Lake

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Frozen Lake

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Ice Lake

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Idaho Springs Reservoir

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Ohman Lake

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Shelf Lake

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Slater Lake

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Upper Chicago Lake

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Duck Lake

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Fall River Reservoir

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Lake Caroline

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Lake Quivira

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Loch Lomand

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Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir

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Lower Chinns Reservoir

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Stewart Lake

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Upper Cabin Creek Reservoir

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Upper Chinns Reservoir

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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 Clear Creek County's natural heritage.

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