Georgetown Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Georgetown Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Sagadahoc 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 Bath, Georgetown Island hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Sagadahoc County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath

+100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus idaeus

raspberry

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Sagadahoc County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Abagadassett River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sagadahoc County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Arrowsic Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 Sagadahoc County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Sagadahoc County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Abagadassett River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sagadahoc County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Arrowsic Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath

+100% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus idaeus

raspberry

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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