Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Calais, Washington County hosts 27% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Calais

+27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common19 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common18 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Very Common16 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Very Common15 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common14 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common14 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common12 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common12 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common12 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional11 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional11 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Occasional11 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional11 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional10 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Occasional10 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare10 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare10 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Calais

Importance: 0.39

79 species

+27% vs. current

MacHias

Importance: 0.36

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Salmon Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Vining Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Great Wass Island

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+733% vs. current

Petit Manan Island

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Beals Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Calais

Importance: 0.39

79 species

+27% vs. current

MacHias

Importance: 0.36

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Salmon Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Vining Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Great Wass Island

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+733% vs. current

Petit Manan Island

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Beals Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Calais

+27% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common19 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common18 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Very Common16 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Very Common15 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common14 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common14 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common12 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common12 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common12 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Common11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional11 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional11 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Occasional11 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional11 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional10 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Occasional10 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare10 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare10 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Rare10 obs.

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