Bellingham

Ecosystem Overview

The Bellingham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Whatcom County, Washington, 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 #1 for species diversity among 24 Whatcom County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 24 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Whatcom County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common182 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common88 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common67 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common57 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common47 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common36 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common34 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Common29 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common28 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common24 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common23 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional21 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional20 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional20 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Occasional19 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional18 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional17 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Rare17 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Rare16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Whatcom County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Whatcom County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lynden

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lummi Island

Importance: 0.38

64 species

+56% vs. current

Blaine

Importance: 0.36

75 species

+33% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Picture Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Whatcom

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Whatcom County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Whatcom County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Whatcom County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lynden

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lummi Island

Importance: 0.38

64 species

+56% vs. current

Blaine

Importance: 0.36

75 species

+33% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Picture Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Whatcom

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 24 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Whatcom County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common182 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common88 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common67 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common57 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Very Common47 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common36 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common34 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Common29 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common28 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common24 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common23 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional21 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional20 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional20 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Occasional19 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional18 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional17 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Rare17 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Rare16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare16 obs.

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