Locations in El Paso County, Colorado
Species in El Paso County
Common Species in El Paso County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Sceloporus consobrinus
Southern Prairie Lizard
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Castilleja integra
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Tradescantia occidentalis
western spiderwort
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in El Paso County
Explore 58 documented locations in El Paso County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (4 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (43 locations)
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 El Paso County's natural heritage.