Harstine Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Harstine Island ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in mason 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 Mason County nearby has 83% more documented species, Harstine Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 mason county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Nebria brevicollis
Anisolabis maritima
Maritime earwig
Pugettia producta
Eudistylia vancouveri
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Triglochin maritima
sea arrowgrass
Vaccinium ovatum
shot huckleberry
Cameraria gaultheriella
Cucumaria miniata
orange sea cucumber
Tresus capax
fat gaper
Onchidoris bilamellata
barnacle-eating onchidoris
Serpula columbiana
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Eratigena duellica
giant house spider
Pterostichus lama
Neverita lewisii
Lewis' moonsnail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mason County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Harstine Islandwithin Mason County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.