Blue River
Ecosystem Overview
The Blue River ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in summit county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Breckenridge nearby has 90% more documented species, Blue River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 summit county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Alces alces
Eich
Tharsalea rubidus
Rhodiola integrifolia
king's-crown
Ericameria discoidea
white-stem goldenbush
Rudbeckia montana
mountain coneflower
Picea engelmannii
Engelmann spruce
Shepherdia canadensis
Canadian Buffalo-Berry
Antennaria rosea
pink pussytoes
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Picoides dorsalis
American Three-Toed/Black-Backed Woodpecker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Summit County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Blue Riverwithin Summit County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.