Neskowin

Ecosystem Overview

The Neskowin ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Tillamook County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tillamook, Neskowin hosts 1257% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Tillamook County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+1257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common8 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common5 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Very Common5 obs.

Impatiens glandulifera

Indian balsam

Very Common4 obs.

Emerita analoga

Very Common4 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Common3 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Common3 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare2 obs.

Uria aalge

atlantic murre

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus bachmani

Brush Rabbit

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+206%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1257% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-5% vs. current

Manzanita

Importance: 0.30

13 species

+631% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2275% vs. current

Rockaway Beach

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+375% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

+121% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

+83% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+850% 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 Tillamook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+206%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1257% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-5% vs. current

Manzanita

Importance: 0.30

13 species

+631% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2275% vs. current

Rockaway Beach

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+375% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

+121% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

+83% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+850% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+1257% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common8 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common5 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Very Common5 obs.

Impatiens glandulifera

Indian balsam

Very Common4 obs.

Emerita analoga

Very Common4 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Common3 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Common3 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare2 obs.

Uria aalge

atlantic murre

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus bachmani

Brush Rabbit

Rare2 obs.

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