Locations in Pierce County, Washington

Species in Pierce County

Common Species in Pierce County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common449 obs.

Coryphella verrucosa

Very Common235 obs.

Dirona albolineata

Very Common191 obs.

Dendronotus venustus

Very Common169 obs.

Coryphella trilineata

Common150 obs.

Diaphorodoris lirulatocauda

Common114 obs.

Ancula gibbosa

Atlantic Ancula

Common79 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common64 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Occasional59 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional54 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Occasional50 obs.

Marmota caligata

Marmota canosa

Occasional49 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional46 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Rare46 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare46 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Pierce County

Explore 131 documented locations in Pierce County, Washington. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Pierce County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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Puyallup

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (7 locations)

University Place

A productive wildlife area hosting 71 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Waller

A productive wildlife area hosting 57 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Orting

A productive wildlife area hosting 55 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Lakewood

A productive wildlife area hosting 54 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Dupont

A productive wildlife area hosting 54 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Fife

A productive wildlife area hosting 46 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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Tipsoo Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (22 locations)

Gig Harbor

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Forest Lake

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Bradley Lake

Near Puyallup

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Bonney Lake

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Steilacoom

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Eatonville

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Wapato Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Fox Island

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Shadow Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Waughop Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Wilkeson

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Chambers Bay

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Ruston

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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South Prairie

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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