Brown Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Brown Island ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Juan County nearby has 18% more documented species, Brown Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 18 san juan 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 82 total documented species.
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Strix varia
barred owl
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Lontra canadensis
River Otter
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Plectritis congesta
rosy plectritis
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Bellis perennis
daisy
Fragaria vesca
wild strawberry
Galium triflorum
Sweet Bedstraw
Mycelis muralis
wall lettuce
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Oregonia gracilis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Brown Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Brown Islandwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.