Deer Isle

Ecosystem Overview

The Deer Isle ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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, Deer Isle hosts 69% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 33 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

#2 of 33 locations

94th 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.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common9 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common8 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common7 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common7 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common7 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional6 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional6 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare5 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare5 obs.

Trimerotropis verruculata

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

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

Hancock County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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

Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tunk Lake

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

+335%

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

Hancock County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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

Branch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tunk Lake

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

#2 of 33 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellsworth

+69% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common9 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common8 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common7 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common7 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common7 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional6 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional6 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare5 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare5 obs.

Trimerotropis verruculata

Rare5 obs.

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