Kennebunk

Ecosystem Overview

The Kennebunk ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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, Kennebunk hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 33 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#3 of 33 locations

91th 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.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common5 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Carex lucorum

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Ionactis linariifolia

flax-leaf aster

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+18%

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

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

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

+56% 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

100

Species Count

+18%

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

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

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

+56% 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

#3 of 33 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common5 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Carex lucorum

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Ionactis linariifolia

flax-leaf aster

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Rare2 obs.

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