Langley

Ecosystem Overview

The Langley ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Island County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oak Harbor, Langley hosts 425% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Harbor

+425% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum telmateia

Great Horsetail

Very Common1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common1 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common1 obs.

Prunus lusitanica

Portugal Laurel

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia peplus

petty spurge

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common1 obs.

Buddleja davidii

Butterfly bush

Common1 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Papaver cambricum

Occasional1 obs.

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Entomobrya nicoleti

Occasional1 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional1 obs.

Circinaria contorta

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Occasional1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Rare1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

Aceria genistae

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Island County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Harbor

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+425% vs. current

Island County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Coupeville

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Whidbey Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-79% vs. current

Deer Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-38% vs. current

Newman Ponds

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Cranberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Camano Island

in Camano

Importance: 0.26

64 species

-67% 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 Island County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Island County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Harbor

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+425% vs. current

Island County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Coupeville

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Whidbey Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-79% vs. current

Deer Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-38% vs. current

Newman Ponds

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Cranberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Camano Island

in Camano

Importance: 0.26

64 species

-67% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Harbor

+425% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum telmateia

Great Horsetail

Very Common1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common1 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common1 obs.

Prunus lusitanica

Portugal Laurel

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia peplus

petty spurge

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common1 obs.

Buddleja davidii

Butterfly bush

Common1 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Papaver cambricum

Occasional1 obs.

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Entomobrya nicoleti

Occasional1 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional1 obs.

Circinaria contorta

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Occasional1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Rare1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

Aceria genistae

Rare1 obs.

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