Fords Prairie
Ecosystem Overview
The Fords Prairie ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in lewis county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Centralia nearby has 44% more documented species, Fords Prairie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 lewis county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Troglodytes pacificus
Pacific Wren
Ophiogomphus occidentis
Sinuous Snaketail
Selasphorus rufus
Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Argia emma
Emma's Dancer
Callipepla californica
California Quail
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Mergus merganser
goosander
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Phanogomphus kurilis
Pacific Clubtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lewis County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fords Prairie. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fords Prairiewithin Lewis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.