Shaw Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Shaw Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #3 for species diversity among 18 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Goodyera oblongifolia
western rattlesnake-plantain
Lonicera hispidula
Tiarella trifoliata
sugar-scoop
Allium acuminatum
tapertip onion
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Toxicoscordion venenosum
grassy death camas
Contopus cooperi
Olive-side Flycatcher
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Erythronium oregonum
giant adder's-tongue
Troglodytes pacificus
Pacific Wren
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Marah oregana
Oregon bigroot
Corallorhiza maculata
Large Coralroot
Platanthera elongata
tall rein orchid
Carex obnupta
Slough sedge
Ramalina menziesii
Lace Lichen
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shaw 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 Shaw Islandwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.