Bellingham
Ecosystem Overview
The Bellingham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in whatcom 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 #1 for species diversity among 24 whatcom county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Abies grandis
Lowland Fir
Ilex aquifolium
holly
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Tsuga heterophylla
western hemlock
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Oemleria cerasiformis
Indian plum
Epipactis helleborine
broad-leaved helleborine
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Whatcom County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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