Seaside
Ecosystem Overview
The Seaside ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in clatsop county, oregon, 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. Compared to nearby Astoria, Seaside hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 clatsop county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Arenaria melanocephala
black turnstone
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Metacarcinus magister
Dungeness rock crab
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Vaccinium parvifolium
red-huckleberry
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Oryctolagus cuniculus
rabbit, european rabbit
Taricha granulosa
Rough-skinned Newt
Setophaga townsendi
Townsend's Warbler
Arion ater
European black slug
Bryum argenteum
Silvergreen Bryum Moss
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Lapsana communis
Nipplewort
Vaccinium ovatum
shot huckleberry
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clatsop County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Seaside. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Seasidewithin Clatsop County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.