![]() ![]() Species at Risk on the property include the monarch butterfly (endangered), chorus frog (threatened), and olive-sided flycatcher, eastern wood-pewee and ribbon snake (all species of special concern). Eight amphibians, 8 mammals, 23 arachnids, and 3 reptiles (no turtles) were found. Of the 48 bird species observed, young were noted for the barred owl, tree swallow and ovenbird, and 11 species were indicative of interior forest. The Preserve is home to 386 species of insects including 220 lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), 38 beetles, and 26 flies. Download King William / Cedar Swamp Mp3 Song or Play King William / Cedar Swamp Song Online for free on Wynk. ![]() ![]() The relatively few invasive plant species indicate the overall good health of the ecosystems. Listen King William / Cedar Swamp Mp3 Song by The West Orrtanna String Band. Among the 358 vascular plant species recorded for the Preserve, 26 are considered regionally significant. Unlike most of MMLT’s current properties, this one is underlain by marble, making the hardwood ground flora richer than normal. The upland vegetation communities include a sugar maple forest which was largely the sugar bush of the old farm. An active heron colony occurs just upstream from the preserve.Ī field indicates where a farm used to be. While a few great blue heron nests occur near the creek, they appear to be abandoned. The creek flows year round, its flow historically influenced by beaver activity. The wetlands on this property include shrub fen, maple-ash swamp, cedar swamp, former beaver flood and Big Creek. The leaves, the flowers, the song.’ Nature Highlights In his poem ‘The Last Butter and Eggs”, the last verse provides a powerful message now that he is gone. MMLT is grateful to Joel’s family for making his dream come true. In bequeathing this land, he fulfilled his dream of protecting forever this haven for wildlife and nature lovers, knowing that it would continue to touch the deepest needs of future generations. Joel was a passionate naturalist and strong and valued supporter of MMLT and various field naturalists’ clubs. MMLT is honoured that our dear friend Joel Byrne entrusted his beloved Big Creek property to us to care for in perpetuity. CEDAR Ritchie, Jeane Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as sung by Jean Ritchie. ![]()
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