Summer Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Summer Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Skagit County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anacortes nearby has 85% more documented species, Summer Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 25 Skagit County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 25 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Very Common2 obs.

Scheuchzeria palustris

rannoch-rush

Very Common2 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Carex echinata

Star Sedge

Common1 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

rowan, moutain ash

Common1 obs.

Sarracenia flava

umbrella-trumpets

Occasional1 obs.

Dionaea muscipula

Venus Flytrap

Occasional1 obs.

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Darlingtonia californica

cobra plant

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-85% vs. current

Skagit County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.41

70 species

-79% vs. current

Lake Cavanaugh

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+7% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% 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 Skagit County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-85% vs. current

Skagit County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.41

70 species

-79% vs. current

Lake Cavanaugh

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+7% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 25 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Very Common2 obs.

Scheuchzeria palustris

rannoch-rush

Very Common2 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Carex echinata

Star Sedge

Common1 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

rowan, moutain ash

Common1 obs.

Sarracenia flava

umbrella-trumpets

Occasional1 obs.

Dionaea muscipula

Venus Flytrap

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Darlingtonia californica

cobra plant

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Occasional1 obs.

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