Lakewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Lakewood ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in pierce county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierce County nearby has 46% more documented species, Lakewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 31 pierce county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Erythronium oregonum
giant adder's-tongue
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Digitalis purpurea
foxglove
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Branta hutchinsii
hutchins’s canada goose
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aulagromyza populicola
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Libellula forensis
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Vespula pensylvanica
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Amara aenea
Common Sun Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pierce County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lakewood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lakewoodwithin Pierce County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.