Gold Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Gold Beach ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in curry county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Curry County nearby has 23% more documented species, Gold Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 curry county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Phoca vitulina
common seal, harbour seal
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Plantago maritima
sea plantain
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Briza maxima
Big quakinggrass
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Siliqua patula
Pacific razor clam
Polygonum paronychia
beach knotweed
Lathyrus latifolius
Perennial pea
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Calystegia soldanella
beach bindweed
Cakile maritima
sea rocket
Armeria maritima
thrift
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Curry County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gold Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gold Beachwithin Curry County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.