Saint Helens
Ecosystem Overview
The Saint Helens ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in columbia county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 61% more documented species, Saint Helens offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 columbia county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Plethodon vehiculum
Western Red-backed Salamander
Taxus brevifolia
Canadian Yew
Thamnophis ordinoides
Northwestern Garter Snake
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Taricha granulosa
Rough-skinned Newt
Camassia quamash
quamash
Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Strophiona laeta
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Poa compressa
Canada bluegrass
Erythronium oregonum
giant adder's-tongue
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Columbia County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Saint Helens. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Saint Helenswithin Columbia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.