Ogunquit
Ecosystem Overview
The Ogunquit ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in york 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 Kittery, Ogunquit hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 33 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Carcinus maenas
European green crab
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Bonaparte's Gull
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Cerceris fumipennis
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Calidris alba
sanderling
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ogunquitwithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.