Georgetown
Ecosystem Overview
The Georgetown ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in clear creek 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 Clear Creek County nearby has 86% more documented species, Georgetown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 clear creek county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Ovis canadensis
Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)
Hypercompe permaculata
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Agriades glandon
Glandon Blue
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Castilleja linariifolia
Wyoming paintbrush
Penstemon strictus
Rocky Mountain penstemon
Zonotrichia capensis
Rufous-collared Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Oxytropis lambertii
purple locoweed
Phalangium opilio
Daddy Longleg
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Salmo trutta
River Trout
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clear Creek County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Georgetown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Georgetownwithin Clear Creek County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.