Poulsbo
Ecosystem Overview
The Poulsbo ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in kitsap county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bainbridge Island nearby has 46% more documented species, Poulsbo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 kitsap county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Hermissenda crassicornis
hermissenda
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Dendronotus iris
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Dendronotus venustus
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Ilex aquifolium
holly
Lathyrus latifolius
Perennial pea
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Bucephala islandica
Barrow's goldeneye
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Equisetum telmateia
Great Horsetail
Clinocardium nuttallii
Hemigrapsus oregonensis
yellow shore crab
Pagurus hirsutiusculus
Araneus diadematus
european garden spider
Marmara arbutiella
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kitsap County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Poulsbo. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Poulsbowithin Kitsap County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.