Silverdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Silverdale ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kitsap 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 #1 for species diversity among 14 Kitsap County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

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

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common51 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common37 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common35 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common35 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common32 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common31 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common25 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common23 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common20 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common15 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common12 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional12 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional11 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Occasional11 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional10 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional8 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+138% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Poulsbo

Importance: 0.34

54 species

+85% 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

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+138% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Poulsbo

Importance: 0.34

54 species

+85% 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

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common51 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common37 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common35 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common35 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common32 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common31 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common25 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common23 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common20 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common15 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common12 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional12 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional11 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Occasional11 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional10 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional8 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Rare7 obs.

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