Mount Vernon

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Vernon ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Skagit County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anacortes nearby has 30% more documented species, Mount Vernon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 25 Skagit County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 25 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common6 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Very Common3 obs.

Phidippus johnsoni

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common2 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Common2 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+141%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-30% vs. current

Skagit County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Summer Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+367% vs. current

Lake Cavanaugh

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+400% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% 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

+141%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-30% vs. current

Skagit County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Summer Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+367% vs. current

Lake Cavanaugh

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+400% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 25 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common6 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Very Common3 obs.

Phidippus johnsoni

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common2 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Common2 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Rhionaeschna californica

California Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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