Freeport

Ecosystem Overview

The Freeport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Maine, 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 #4 for species diversity among 25 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 25 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common20 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Diadumene lineata

Orange-striped anemone

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common4 obs.

Cyclosa conica

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Rare2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+144% vs. current

South Portland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Westbrook

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Great Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+144% vs. current

South Portland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Westbrook

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Great Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 25 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common20 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Diadumene lineata

Orange-striped anemone

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common4 obs.

Cyclosa conica

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Rare2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare2 obs.

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