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Bradley Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Bradley Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in pierce county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierce County nearby has 88% more documented species, Bradley Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 31 pierce county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 31 locations
61th percentile for diversity
vs. Pierce County
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.
Syritta pipiens

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Very Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.
Solanum dulcamara

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.
Matricaria discoidea

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common1 obs.
Acer macrophyllum

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Common1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.
Crataegus monogyna

Crataegus monogyna

hawthorn

Common1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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