Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Townsend

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common274 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common251 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common152 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common117 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common94 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common88 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common86 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common83 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common74 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common71 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common70 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Occasional68 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Occasional66 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional62 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Occasional59 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional59 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional58 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Rare57 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare55 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare55 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Townsend

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Chinese Gardens

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marrowstone Island

in Marrowstone

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.33

34 species

+194% vs. current

Protection Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Upper Hoh

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Quilcene

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Townsend

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Chinese Gardens

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marrowstone Island

in Marrowstone

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.33

34 species

+194% vs. current

Protection Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Upper Hoh

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Quilcene

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Townsend

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common274 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common251 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common152 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common117 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common94 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common88 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common86 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common83 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common74 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common71 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common70 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Occasional68 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Occasional66 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional62 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Occasional59 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional59 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional58 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Rare57 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare55 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare55 obs.

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