Mount Vernon
Ecosystem Overview
The Mount Vernon ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in skagit county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anacortes nearby has 30% more documented species, Mount Vernon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 25 skagit county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.
Bombus mixtus
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Bombus flavifrons
Yellow head bumble bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Eristalis anthophorina
Phidippus johnsoni
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
Common House Spider
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Ischnura cervula
Pacific Forktail
Bombus californicus
California bumble bee
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Halictus rubicundus
Orange-legged Furrow Bee
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Rhionaeschna californica
California Darner
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Skagit County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mount Vernon. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mount Vernonwithin Skagit County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.