Kennebunkport

Ecosystem Overview

The Kennebunkport ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittery nearby has 82% more documented species, Kennebunkport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 33 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 33 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

-82% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common1 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional1 obs.

Gloioxanthomyces nitidus

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-82% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

-73% 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

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-82% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.37

64 species

-73% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 33 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Common1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common1 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional1 obs.

Gloioxanthomyces nitidus

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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