First Dam
Ecosystem Overview
The First Dam ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in cache county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Logan nearby has 88% more documented species, First Dam offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 18 cache county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Bucephala islandica
Barrow's goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Fulica americana
American Coot
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Elodea canadensis
Canadian waterweed
Tachycineta thalassina
Violet-green Swallow
Spinus pinus
Pine Siskin
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Mergus merganser
goosander
Cinclus mexicanus
American Dipper
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cache County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near First Dam. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement First Damwithin Cache County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.