Prospect Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Prospect Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 76% more documented species, Prospect Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 23 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Pimephales promelas
fathead minnow
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Tachycineta thalassina
Violet-green Swallow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Prospect Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prospect Lakewithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.