Yachats
Ecosystem Overview
The Yachats ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in lincoln 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 11 lincoln county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Armeria maritima
thrift
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Plantago coronopus
Buckhorn plantain
Allium triquetrum
Threecorner leek
Juncus hesperius
coast rush
Plantago maritima
sea plantain
Lysichiton americanus
American skunk cabbage
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Maianthemum dilatatum
deerberry
Honckenya peploides
Sea Sandwort
Angelica hendersonii
Libertia grandiflora
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Fragaria chiloensis
beach strawberry
Arenaria melanocephala
black turnstone
Plantago subnuda
Bellis perennis
daisy
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lincoln County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Yachats. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Yachatswithin Lincoln County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.