Deer Lagoon

Ecosystem Overview

The Deer Lagoon ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Island County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oak Harbor, Deer Lagoon hosts 750% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Harbor

+750% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Common4 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional4 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Island County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Harbor

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+750% vs. current

Island County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-66% vs. current

Coupeville

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Langley

Importance: 0.38

21 species

+62% vs. current

Whidbey Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Newman Ponds

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Cranberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Camano Island

in Camano

Importance: 0.26

64 species

-47% 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 Island County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Island County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Harbor

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+750% vs. current

Island County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-66% vs. current

Coupeville

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Langley

Importance: 0.38

21 species

+62% vs. current

Whidbey Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-66% vs. current

Newman Ponds

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Cranberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Camano Island

in Camano

Importance: 0.26

64 species

-47% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Harbor

+750% species diversity

mallard

Rare2 obs.

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