Cle Elum
Ecosystem Overview
The Cle Elum ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in kittitas county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittitas County nearby has 80% more documented species, Cle Elum offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 kittitas county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Paeonia brownii
Brown's peony
Lithospermum ruderale
wayside gromwell
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Fritillaria pudica
yellow-snowdrop
Fritillaria affinis
Ojai fritillary
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Carex geyeri
elk sedge
Erythronium grandiflorum
glacier-lily
Polemonium micranthum
little-bells polemonium
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Cornus sericea
Red-osier dogwood, red willow
Claytonia lanceolata
western spring-beauty
Senecio integerrimus
gaugeplant
Acer circinatum
Vine Maple
Populus trichocarpa
Black Cottonwood
Rubus parviflorus
Lonicera ciliosa
Cinclus mexicanus
American Dipper
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 20 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Cle Elum. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Cle Elum. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kittitas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cle Elum. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (7 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cle Elumwithin Kittitas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.