Kittery

Ecosystem Overview

The Kittery ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Biddeford nearby has 4% more documented species, Kittery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 33 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 33 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Biddeford

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common11 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common6 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Rare2 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-4% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+465% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

+50% 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 York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-4% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+465% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

+50% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 33 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Biddeford

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common11 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common6 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

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