Indian Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Indian Island ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Port Townsend nearby has 66% more documented species, Indian Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 12 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Cancer productus
Hemigrapsus oregonensis
yellow shore crab
Neverita lewisii
Lewis' moonsnail
Habropoda miserabilis
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Passerella iliaca
Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Quercus garryana
Oregon White Oak
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Rubus ursinus
California blackberry
Rosa nutkana
Nootka rose
Cakile edentula
American sea rocket
Matricaria discoidea
pineapple weed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Indian Island. 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 Indian Islandwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.