Old Orchard Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Old Orchard Beach ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in york county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittery nearby has 67% more documented species, Old Orchard Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 33 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Echinocystis lobata
Wild cucumber
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Spisula solidissima
Atlantic Surf Clam
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Efferia aestuans
Acronicta americana
American Dagger
Noctua pronuba
large yellow underwing
Hemaris diffinis
Snowberry Clearwing
Balanus crenatus
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
Misumena vatia
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Trichostema dichotomum
Forked Bluecurls
Raphanus raphanistrum
wild radish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in York County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Old Orchard Beachwithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.