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Locations in Denver County, Colorado

Species in Denver County

Common Species in Denver County

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

Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common161 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common133 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common111 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common110 obs.
Asclepias speciosa

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common102 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common83 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common47 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common43 obs.
Ericameria nauseosa

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional39 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional36 obs.
Popillia japonica

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional34 obs.
Plantago major

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional33 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional32 obs.
Malva neglecta

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Rare32 obs.
Phidippus audax

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare28 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Denver County

Explore 73 documented locations in Denver County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Denver County

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

100
species

City Park

Near Denver

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

100
species

Sloan Lake

Near Denver

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 (8 locations)

Berkeley

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 85 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

85
species

West Colfax

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 61 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

61
species

Sloan Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

Jefferson Park

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 37 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

37
species

Villa Park

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 37 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

37
species

Whittier

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Highland

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 34 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

34
species

Five Points

Near Denver

A productive wildlife area hosting 32 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

32
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (30 locations)

Grasmere Lake

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

Sunnyside

Near Denver

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Regis

Near Denver

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

West Highland

Near Denver

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

12
species

Golden Triangle

Near Denver

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

9
species

Ruby Hill

Near Denver

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

9
species

Ferril Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Barnum West

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

Platt Park

Near Denver

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

7
species

Rocky Mountain Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Baker

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

North Capitol Hill

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Cole

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Skyland

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Duck Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Athmar Park

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

City Park West

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

North Park Hill

Near Denver

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Globeville

Near Denver

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

3
species

Sun Valley

Near Denver

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

3
species

Smith Lake

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

2
species

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

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

1
species

Berkeley Lake

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

1
species

Bluff Lake

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

1
species

Fishing Pond

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

1
species

Lily Pond

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

1
species

Lollipop Lake

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

1
species

Barnum

Near Denver

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

1
species

Potter Highland Historic District

Near Denver

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

1
species

Valverde

Near Denver

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (32 locations)

Ducks

Explore for wildlife potential

Garfield Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Harbor Seal

Explore for wildlife potential

Harvey Park Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Hook's Lagoon

Explore for wildlife potential

Huron Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Huston Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Incinerator Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Koi Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Of Lakes

Explore for wildlife potential

Lil Lowry Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Marston Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Midway Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Norgren Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Northern Shores/polar Bear

Explore for wildlife potential

Overland Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Overland Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Parkfield Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

River Otters

Explore for wildlife potential

Sea Lions

Explore for wildlife potential

Valle Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Wolcott Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Clayton

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Denargo Market

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Harkness Heights

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Harvey Park

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Hurley Place

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Mar Lee

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Skeel Reservoir

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Sloans

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Ward Reservoir Number 5

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

Westwood

Near Denver
Explore for wildlife potential

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 Denver County's natural heritage.

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