Lummi Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Lummi Island ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Whatcom County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bellingham nearby has 36% more documented species, Lummi Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 24 Whatcom County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 24 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellingham

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common4 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Very Common3 obs.

Platanthera elongata

tall rein orchid

Very Common2 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Lonicera ciliosa

Common2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Common2 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Neckera douglasii

Occasional1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Occasional1 obs.

Mycena haematopus

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Occasional1 obs.

Antitrichia curtipendula

Pendulous Wing-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Neckera pennata

feathery neckera

Rare1 obs.

Crassadoma gigantea

Rare1 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Whatcom County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellingham

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% vs. current

Whatcom County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-36% vs. current

Lynden

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+1500% vs. current

Blaine

Importance: 0.36

75 species

-15% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+482% vs. current

Picture Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+967% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+967% vs. current

Lake Padden

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1180% 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 Whatcom County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Whatcom County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellingham

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% vs. current

Whatcom County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-36% vs. current

Lynden

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+1500% vs. current

Blaine

Importance: 0.36

75 species

-15% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+482% vs. current

Picture Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+967% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+967% vs. current

Lake Padden

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1180% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 24 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellingham

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common4 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Very Common3 obs.

Platanthera elongata

tall rein orchid

Very Common2 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Lonicera ciliosa

Common2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Common2 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Neckera douglasii

Occasional1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Occasional1 obs.

Mycena haematopus

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Occasional1 obs.

Antitrichia curtipendula

Pendulous Wing-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Neckera pennata

feathery neckera

Rare1 obs.

Crassadoma gigantea

Rare1 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Rare1 obs.

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