Boothbay Harbor

Ecosystem Overview

The Boothbay Harbor ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor hosts 625% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 19 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+625% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common5 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+241%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+625% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-42% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+729% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+867% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1060% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1060% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5700% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5700% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+241%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+625% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-42% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+729% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+867% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1060% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1060% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5700% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5700% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+625% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common5 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common2 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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