Springville Marsh NP Oct 13, 2017

These entries will compose a written log of our activities at Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve.
NRI Marinna Mercer and I arrived at SMNP around 9 am. It was overcast, light winds. Damper than it should ideally be for seed collecting.
We focused almost exclusively along the boardwalk, collecting the seeds of 19 native species. We collected copious amounts of buttonbush and woolgrass. We collected some from the shrubby cinquefoil. Ryan Shroeder did warn me that these seeds may not be viable, since he is unsure if there is another Dasiphora nearby in order to cross-pollinate.
Many sparrows. eBird list made, including a Nelson's Sparrow. We had two American Woodcocks, including one that shot out from under my feet. Juvenile humor ensued.
We were at the marsh for approximately 1.5 hours.

Posted on October 15, 2017 11:39 AM by sasquatchbiologist