Shaw Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Shaw Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan 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 18 San Juan County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. San Juan County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Lonicera hispidula

Very Common5 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Very Common4 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicoscordion venenosum

grassy death camas

Common3 obs.

Contopus cooperi

Olive-side Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common3 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes pacificus

Pacific Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional2 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional2 obs.

Platanthera elongata

tall rein orchid

Rare2 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Rare2 obs.

Ramalina menziesii

Lace Lichen

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

San Juan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hummel Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Fish Hook Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Flahertys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dream Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sucia Island

Importance: 0.33

26 species

+285% 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 San Juan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

San Juan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hummel Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Fish Hook Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Flahertys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dream Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sucia Island

Importance: 0.33

26 species

+285% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. San Juan County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Lonicera hispidula

Very Common5 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Very Common4 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicoscordion venenosum

grassy death camas

Common3 obs.

Contopus cooperi

Olive-side Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common3 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes pacificus

Pacific Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional2 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional2 obs.

Platanthera elongata

tall rein orchid

Rare2 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Rare2 obs.

Ramalina menziesii

Lace Lichen

Rare2 obs.

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