Kittery
Ecosystem Overview
The Kittery ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in york county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Biddeford nearby has 4% more documented species, Kittery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 33 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Amanita jacksonii
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Vicia cracca
Bird vetch
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Carcinus maenas
European green crab
Eumorpha pandorus
Pandorus Sphinx Moth
Chauliodes pectinicornis
Summer Fishfly
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in York County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kitterywithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.