Aberdeen

Ecosystem Overview

The Aberdeen ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Grays Harbor 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 Hoquiam nearby has 45% more documented species, Aberdeen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 8 Grays Harbor County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 8 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Hoquiam

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ulex europaeus

common gorse

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Kindbergia oregana

Common1 obs.

Pseudisothecium stoloniferum

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Suillus lakei

Western Painted Suillus

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium fragiferum

Strawberry Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis oregana

Occasional1 obs.

Plagiomnium insigne

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

-45% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-55% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

-15% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

-61% 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 Grays Harbor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

-45% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-55% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

-15% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

-61% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 8 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Hoquiam

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ulex europaeus

common gorse

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Kindbergia oregana

Common1 obs.

Pseudisothecium stoloniferum

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Suillus lakei

Western Painted Suillus

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium fragiferum

Strawberry Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis oregana

Occasional1 obs.

Plagiomnium insigne

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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