Pastorius Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Pastorius Reservoir ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in la plata county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Durango nearby has 74% more documented species, Pastorius Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 la plata county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Aythya americana
Redhead
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris mauri
Western Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Franklin's Gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in La Plata County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pastorius Reservoirwithin La Plata County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.