Fords Prairie

Ecosystem Overview

The Fords Prairie ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Centralia nearby has 44% more documented species, Fords Prairie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Centralia

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Troglodytes pacificus

Pacific Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Ophiogomphus occidentis

Sinuous Snaketail

Very Common1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Argia emma

Emma's Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

Phanogomphus kurilis

Pacific Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Centralia

Importance: 0.41

34 species

-44% vs. current

Lewis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Chehalis

Importance: 0.36

38 species

-50% vs. current

Snow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% vs. current

Mossyrock

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Winlock

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+111% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+375% vs. current

Mayfield Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+375% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Centralia

Importance: 0.41

34 species

-44% vs. current

Lewis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Chehalis

Importance: 0.36

38 species

-50% vs. current

Snow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% vs. current

Mossyrock

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Winlock

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+111% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+375% vs. current

Mayfield Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+375% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Centralia

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Troglodytes pacificus

Pacific Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Ophiogomphus occidentis

Sinuous Snaketail

Very Common1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Argia emma

Emma's Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

Phanogomphus kurilis

Pacific Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

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