Ocean Shores

Ecosystem Overview

The Ocean Shores ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aberdeen, Ocean Shores hosts 18% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Grays Harbor County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Aberdeen

+18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common2 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Very Common2 obs.

Siliqua patula

Pacific razor clam

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Very Common1 obs.

Velella velella

little sail

Very Common1 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Common1 obs.

Saxidomus gigantea

Common1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Irish Lady's-Tresses

Occasional1 obs.

Morella californica

California bayberry

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaora fuscescens

sea nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Nucella lamellosa

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonum paronychia

beach knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Occasional1 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Rare1 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+18% vs. current

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

-35% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+400% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-47% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

-55% 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 Grays Harbor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+18% vs. current

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

-35% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+400% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-47% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

-55% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Aberdeen

+18% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common2 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Very Common2 obs.

Siliqua patula

Pacific razor clam

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Very Common1 obs.

Velella velella

little sail

Very Common1 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Common1 obs.

Saxidomus gigantea

Common1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Irish Lady's-Tresses

Occasional1 obs.

Morella californica

California bayberry

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysaora fuscescens

sea nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Nucella lamellosa

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonum paronychia

beach knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Occasional1 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Rare1 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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