Sudden Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Sudden Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #3 for species diversity among 24 whatcom 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 100 total documented species.
Trillium ovatum
Western White Wakerobin
Oplopanax horridus
devil's-club
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Rubus spectabilis
Salmonberry
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Goodyera oblongifolia
western rattlesnake-plantain
Hylocomium splendens
Stairstep Moss
Rubus parviflorus
Lysichiton americanus
American skunk cabbage
Linnaea borealis
twinflower
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Tamiasciurus douglasii
Douglas's Squirrel
Epipactis helleborine
broad-leaved helleborine
Vaccinium parvifolium
red-huckleberry
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Lepiota magnispora
Yellowfoot Dapperling
Rana aurora
Red-legged frog
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Whatcom County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sudden Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sudden Valleywithin Whatcom County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.