Indian Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Island ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Port Townsend nearby has 66% more documented species, Indian Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 12 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Townsend

-66% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Cancer productus

Very Common10 obs.

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

yellow shore crab

Very Common3 obs.

Neverita lewisii

Lewis' moonsnail

Very Common3 obs.

Habropoda miserabilis

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional1 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa nutkana

Nootka rose

Rare1 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Rare1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Townsend

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-66% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.35

34 species

0% vs. current

Chinese Gardens

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+467% vs. current

Marrowstone Island

in Marrowstone

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-66% vs. current

Protection Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Upper Hoh

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Quilcene

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+580% 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

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Townsend

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-66% vs. current

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Indian Island

Importance: 0.35

34 species

0% vs. current

Chinese Gardens

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+467% vs. current

Marrowstone Island

in Marrowstone

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-66% vs. current

Protection Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Upper Hoh

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Quilcene

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+580% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Townsend

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Cancer productus

Very Common10 obs.

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

yellow shore crab

Very Common3 obs.

Neverita lewisii

Lewis' moonsnail

Very Common3 obs.

Habropoda miserabilis

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Poecile rufescens

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional1 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa nutkana

Nootka rose

Rare1 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Rare1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Rare1 obs.

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