Grasmere Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Grasmere Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Garfield Lake, Grasmere Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya americana
Redhead
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denver County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Grasmere Lakewithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.