Hancock County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hancock County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock 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 Ellsworth, Hancock County hosts 69% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 33 Hancock 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. Ellsworth

+69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common104 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common103 obs.

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Very Common83 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common67 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common58 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common57 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Common52 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common51 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common50 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common50 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common48 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional45 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional44 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional44 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional43 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional42 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional41 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Rare40 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Rare37 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Rare37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Ellsworth

Importance: 0.39

59 species

+69% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Seal Cove Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bubble Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tunk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Witch Hole Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Hancock County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Ellsworth

Importance: 0.39

59 species

+69% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Seal Cove Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bubble Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tunk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Witch Hole Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Ellsworth

+69% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common104 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common103 obs.

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Very Common83 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common67 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common58 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common57 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Common52 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common51 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common50 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common50 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common48 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional45 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional44 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional44 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional43 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional42 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional41 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Rare40 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Rare37 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Rare37 obs.

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