Sucia Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Sucia Island ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Juan County nearby has 74% more documented species, Sucia Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 18 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Corallorhiza maculata
Large Coralroot
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Vespula pensylvanica
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Hemigrapsus nudus
purple shore crab
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Allium cernuum
nodding wild onion
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Cakile maritima
sea rocket
Castilleja hispida
bristly paintbrush
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
Polypodium glycyrrhiza
licorice fern
Bembix americana
American Sand Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sucia 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 Sucia Islandwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.