Gladstone

Ecosystem Overview

The Gladstone ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Clackamas County, Oregon, 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 #2 for species diversity among 18 Clackamas County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 18 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common6 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common5 obs.

Symphoricarpos albus

Very Common4 obs.

Gnaphalium palustre

western marsh cudweed

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common3 obs.

Harpaphe haydeniana

Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clackamas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clackamas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

West Linn

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Sandy

Importance: 0.40

39 species

+156% vs. current

Canby

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Molalla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Little Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Timothy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Clackamas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clackamas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clackamas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

West Linn

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Sandy

Importance: 0.40

39 species

+156% vs. current

Canby

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Molalla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Little Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Timothy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 18 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common6 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common5 obs.

Symphoricarpos albus

Very Common4 obs.

Gnaphalium palustre

western marsh cudweed

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common3 obs.

Harpaphe haydeniana

Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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