Camano Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Camano Island ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in island county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oak Harbor, Camano Island hosts 1500% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 island county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Bellis perennis
daisy
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Bombus mixtus
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
Geranium lucidum
Shining geranium
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Coprinus comatus
Shaggy Ink Cap
Nucella lamellosa
Hemigrapsus nudus
purple shore crab
Graphocephala atropunctata
blue-green sharpshooter
Papilio eurymedon
Pallid Tiger Swallowtail
Regulus satrapa
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Mirounga angustirostris
Northern Elephant Seal
Selasphorus rufus
Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird
Tamiasciurus douglasii
Douglas's Squirrel
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Scaeva affinis
Grammoptera subargentata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Island County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Camano Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Camano Islandwithin Island County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.