Tumwater

Ecosystem Overview

The Tumwater ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Thurston 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 #2 for species diversity among 14 Thurston County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Olympia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common8 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common4 obs.

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common4 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common3 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional3 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Eris militaris

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyopes scalaris

Occasional3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Thurston County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Olympia

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Thurston County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Lacey

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hicks Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

McIntosh Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Longs Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Thurston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Thurston County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Olympia

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Thurston County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Lacey

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hicks Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

McIntosh Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Longs Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Olympia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common8 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common4 obs.

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common4 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common3 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional3 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Eris militaris

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyopes scalaris

Occasional3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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