Westerly
Ecosystem Overview
The Westerly ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, rhode island, 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 #4 for species diversity among 14 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Artemisia stelleriana
Oldwoman
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lathyrus japonicus
sea pea
Homarus americanus
American lobster
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Buccinum undatum
whelk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Westerly. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Westerlywithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.