Ashland
Ecosystem Overview
The Ashland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in jackson 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 jackson county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sciurus griseus
Western Gray Squirrel
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Argia vivida
Vivid Dancer
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Aquarius remigis
Boisea rubrolineata
Junonia grisea
Vinca major
Bigleaf periwinkle
Calocedrus decurrens
Bastard Cedar
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Umbellularia californica
Bay Laurel
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Pieris rapae
small white
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jackson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ashland. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ashlandwithin Jackson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.