Brinnon

Ecosystem Overview

The Brinnon ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 50% more documented species, Brinnon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #119 for species diversity among 500 Washington natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#119

Regional Rank

Out of 500 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#119 of 500 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common20 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common3 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lyngbyei

Lyngbye's Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Occasional2 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional2 obs.

Nuttallia obscurata

Rare2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-50% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-50% vs. current

Spokane

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-50% vs. current

Vancouver

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-50% vs. current

Olympia

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Bellingham

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

Yakima

Importance: 0.47

72 species

-31% vs. current

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% 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 Washington.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-50% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-50% vs. current

Spokane

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-50% vs. current

Vancouver

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-50% vs. current

Olympia

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Bellingham

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

Yakima

Importance: 0.47

72 species

-31% vs. current

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% 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

#119

Regional Rank

Out of 500 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#119 of 500 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common20 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Larus brachyrhynchus

Short-billed Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common3 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common3 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lyngbyei

Lyngbye's Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Occasional2 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional2 obs.

Nuttallia obscurata

Rare2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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