Poulsbo

Ecosystem Overview

The Poulsbo ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Kitsap County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bainbridge Island nearby has 46% more documented species, Poulsbo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 Kitsap County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common4 obs.

Dendronotus iris

Very Common4 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Dendronotus venustus

Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Equisetum telmateia

Great Horsetail

Occasional2 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Occasional1 obs.

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

yellow shore crab

Occasional1 obs.

Pagurus hirsutiusculus

Rare1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare1 obs.

Marmara arbutiella

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+29% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-46% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+980% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5300% 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 Kitsap County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-46% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+29% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-46% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+980% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5300% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common4 obs.

Dendronotus iris

Very Common4 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Dendronotus venustus

Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Equisetum telmateia

Great Horsetail

Occasional2 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Occasional1 obs.

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

yellow shore crab

Occasional1 obs.

Pagurus hirsutiusculus

Rare1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare1 obs.

Marmara arbutiella

Rare1 obs.

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