Searsport

Ecosystem Overview

The Searsport ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Waldo County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Belfast nearby has 35% more documented species, Searsport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Waldo 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Belfast

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Very Common2 obs.

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Very Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Catathelasma ventricosum

Common1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Rare1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

Stictoleptura canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Waldo County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Belfast

Importance: 0.38

40 species

-35% vs. current

Waldo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-74% vs. current

St George Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+333% vs. current

Knight Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Unity Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Islesboro Island

Importance: 0.33

20 species

+30% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.29

49 species

-47% 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 Waldo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Waldo County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Belfast

Importance: 0.38

40 species

-35% vs. current

Waldo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-74% vs. current

St George Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+333% vs. current

Knight Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Unity Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Islesboro Island

Importance: 0.33

20 species

+30% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.29

49 species

-47% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Belfast

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Very Common2 obs.

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Very Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Catathelasma ventricosum

Common1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Rare1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

Stictoleptura canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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