Blaine
Ecosystem Overview
The Blaine ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in whatcom county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bellingham nearby has 25% more documented species, Blaine offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 24 whatcom 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 75 total documented species.
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Hemigrapsus oregonensis
yellow shore crab
Melanitta deglandi
White-winged Scoter
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Arenaria melanocephala
black turnstone
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Larus brachyrhynchus
Short-billed Gull
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Larus glaucescens
Glaucous-winged Gull
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Batillaria attramentaria
Japanese false cerith
Pagurus hirsutiusculus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Whatcom County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Blaine. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Blainewithin Whatcom County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.