Waterboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Waterboro ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in york county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittery nearby has 78% more documented species, Waterboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 33 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Dolomedes scriptus
Misumena vatia
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Vaccinium angustifolium
Sweet Lowbush Blueberry
Augochlora pura
Pure Green Sweat Bee
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Araniella displicata
sixspotted orb weaver
Alces alces
Eich
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Quercus ilicifolia
Scrub Oak
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Ionactis linariifolia
flax-leaf aster
Lysimachia quadrifolia
Crosswort
Melampyrum lineare
Narrowleaf Cowwheat
Penthetria heteroptera
Pinus rigida
pitch pine
Bulbostylis capillaris
Densetuft hairsedge
Lechea intermedia
Narrowleaf Pinweed
Solidago bicolor
Silverrod
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Waterborowithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.