Lummi Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Lummi Island ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in whatcom county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bellingham nearby has 36% more documented species, Lummi Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 24 whatcom county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Goodyera oblongifolia
western rattlesnake-plantain
Epipactis helleborine
broad-leaved helleborine
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Tellima grandiflora
fringecups
Platanthera elongata
tall rein orchid
Sanicula crassicaulis
western snakeroot
Lonicera ciliosa
Fragaria vesca
wild strawberry
Ixoreus naevius
Varied Thrush
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Neckera douglasii
Cepaea nemoralis
Grovesnail
Mycena haematopus
Bleeding Fairy Helmet
Antitrichia curtipendula
Pendulous Wing-moss
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Neckera pennata
feathery neckera
Crassadoma gigantea
Hemigrapsus nudus
purple shore crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Whatcom County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lummi Island. 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 Lummi Islandwithin Whatcom County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.