Animals at the Watershed Nature Center
Take a walk around the Watershed Nature Center’s Trails and you are likely to see a variety of animals, some common and others that are more unique to this environment. This is because wetlands, like the one at the Watershed, are home to a greater variety of plants and animals than any other type of habitat.
Birds
Many different types of birds use wetlands as a rest stop when they are migrating south in the fall and back north again in the spring. While some birds are common, others are not, and it is the quest of many bird watchers to see as many different birds as possible. Common types of birds found at the Watershed are the American Robin, Canada Goose, Cardinal, and Eastern Bluejay. You may also see birds that are not as common, such as the Northern Harrier, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, or Red-winged Blackbird.
Mammals
Another group of animals that you are likely to encounter is mammals, which are warm-blooded animals with fur. If you have seen squirrels or white-tailed deer, you have seen mammals! If you are quiet and watch carefully, you might also see chipmunks, woodchucks, mice, bats, moles, and voles.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Reptiles and amphibians include animals such as turtles, snakes, frogs, and salamanders, which are cold-blooded. These animals need to warm their bodies in the sun. It is common to see turtles basking on logs in the lake, and sometimes you will see a snake sunning itself in an open area or even on one of the trails. There are several types of frogs that all look and sound different.
How Many Can You Find?
These are just a few of the different animals you can find at the Watershed Nature Center, but there are also many different fish and thousands of different insects (like butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and cicadas), and an assortment of snails and worms. See how many different animals you can find on your next visit to the Watershed Nature Center!