Lake City
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake City ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County nearby has 92% more documented species, Lake City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 hinsdale county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Artemisia dracunculus
French tarragon
Penstemon barbatus
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Alnus incana
Grey Alder
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 8 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lake City. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lake City. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hinsdale County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (7 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Citywithin Hinsdale County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.