Ogunquit

Ecosystem Overview

The Ogunquit ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in York 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. Compared to nearby Kittery, Ogunquit hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 33 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 33 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common11 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common11 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common9 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common8 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common7 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common7 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common6 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common6 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common6 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common6 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Cerceris fumipennis

Occasional5 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional5 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare4 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 33 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common11 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common11 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common9 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common8 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common7 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common7 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common6 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common6 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common6 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common6 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Cerceris fumipennis

Occasional5 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional5 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare4 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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