Glenwood Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Glenwood Springs ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in garfield county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Garfield County nearby has 67% more documented species, Glenwood Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 garfield county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Helianthus annuus
Garden Sunflower
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Ophiogomphus severus
Pale Snaketail
Columba livia
rock dove
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Banasa euchlora
Cedar Berry Bug
Melanerpes lewis
Lewis's Woodpecker
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Agropyron cristatum
Crested wheatgrass
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Onopordum acanthium
scotch thistle
Cirsium tracyi
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Penstemon osterhoutii
Penstemon comarrhenus
dusty penstemon
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Glenwood Springswithin Garfield County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.