Winter Park Ski Area
Ecosystem Overview
The Winter Park Ski Area ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in grand county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand County nearby has 94% more documented species, Winter Park Ski Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 grand county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.
Alces alces
Eich
Pinicola enucleator
Pine Grosbeak
Agoseris aurantiaca
mountain agoseris
Penstemon whippleanus
Whipple's penstemon
Pedicularis racemosa
sickletop betony
Callospermophilus lateralis
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Winter Park Ski Areawithin Grand County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.