Westport
Ecosystem Overview
The Westport ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in grays harbor county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aberdeen, Westport hosts 159% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 grays harbor county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Larus californicus
California Gull
Metacarcinus magister
Dungeness rock crab
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Pollicipes polymerus
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Anthopleura xanthogrammica
giant green sea anemone
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Metridium senile
cloned plumose anemone
Anaphalis margaritacea
Marguerite
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Semibalanus cariosus
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Limosa lapponica
Bar-tailed Godwit
Larus glaucescens
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Phoca vitulina
common seal, harbour seal
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grays Harbor County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Westport. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Westportwithin Grays Harbor County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.