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Woodley Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodley Island ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in humboldt county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Humboldt County nearby has 89% more documented species, Woodley Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 25 humboldt county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#9
Regional Rank
Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#9 of 25 locations
64th percentile for diversity
vs. Humboldt County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Very Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.
Limosa fedoa

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Very Common1 obs.
Aechmophorus occidentalis

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.
Triglochin maritima

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Common1 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.
Zonotrichia leucophrys

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common1 obs.
Arum italicum

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Common1 obs.
Erythranthe grandis

Erythranthe grandis

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Woodley Islandwithin Humboldt County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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