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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.
Skunk Cabbage
Bunchberry

Pacific Banana Slug

Salmonberry

Liverberry

Laceflower

Sitka Spruce

May-Lily

Pacific Hemlock
Stairstep Moss
Devil'S Club
Goosander

Alaska Bunchberry

Moth

California Black Currant
Dew-Plant
Bog Bilberry

Deer Fern
Cowparsnip

Pacific Menziesia
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Alaska
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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough County.
The Ward Lake Recreation Area ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ketchikan Gateway Borough nearby has 34% more documented species, Ward Lake Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.