San Juan Island
Ecosystem Overview
The San Juan Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 18 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Lysimachia latifolia
broad-leaved starflower
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Symphoricarpos albus
Rubus parviflorus
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Rosa nutkana
Nootka rose
Malacosoma californica
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Bellis perennis
daisy
Selasphorus rufus
Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near San Juan 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 San Juan Islandwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.