Bath

Ecosystem Overview

The Bath ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Abagadassett River, Bath hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Sagadahoc County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Abagadassett River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Very Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Sagadahoc County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Abagadassett River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Sagadahoc County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Georgetown Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-50% vs. current

Arrowsic Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+456% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Sagadahoc County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Sagadahoc County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Abagadassett River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Sagadahoc County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Georgetown Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-50% vs. current

Arrowsic Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+456% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Abagadassett River

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Very Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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