Port Hadlock-irondale

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Hadlock-irondale ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 #3 for species diversity among 12 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Townsend

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common183 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common182 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Very Common61 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common57 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Very Common56 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common54 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common47 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common43 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common43 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common41 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common37 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Occasional30 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional29 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional24 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional24 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional24 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional23 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Rare22 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare20 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Townsend

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Chinese Gardens

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marrowstone Island

in Marrowstone

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.33

34 species

+194% vs. current

Protection Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Upper Hoh

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Townsend

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Chinese Gardens

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marrowstone Island

in Marrowstone

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.33

34 species

+194% vs. current

Protection Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Upper Hoh

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Townsend

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common183 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common182 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Very Common61 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common57 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Very Common56 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common54 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common47 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common43 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common43 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common41 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common37 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Occasional30 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional29 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional24 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional24 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional24 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional23 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Rare22 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare20 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare18 obs.

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