Locations in La Plata County, Colorado
Species in La Plata County
Common Species in La Plata County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Aciurina bigeloviae
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Alyssum simplex
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Fendlera rupicola
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Eriogonum racemosum
redroot wild buckwheat
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in La Plata County
Explore 24 documented locations in La Plata County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (19 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 La Plata County's natural heritage.