Natural History. Stewardship. Sustainability.
Where in can I find birds at Hartley?
Some birds are particularly specialized in the areas they want to live. To find certain birds, you must seek out the right habitat type. Use the knowledge gained from this map to go bird watching for your favorite species!
Who lives in Our Wet Meadows?
The Sedge Wren is abundant in Hartley's wet meadows.
Who lives in Our Shrub Swamps?
The Gray Catbird, Song Sparrow and Common Yellowthroat all frequent Hartley's alder, dogwood and willow shrub swamps.
Who lives in Our Cattail Marshes?
If you venture near the ponds, you're sure to hear the song of the Red-winged Blackbird as the male perches in the cattails!
Who lives in OUR Hardwood Forest?
The Ovenbird is one of the most common birds in Hartley's deciduous forest. They like to nest on the forest floor. Red-eyed Vireo are also quite common in this habitat type.
Who lives in Our Conifer Plantation?
Red-breasted Nuthatch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet and Blackburnian Warbler are among the birds who don't like the bigger, denser plantations but are happiest in the areas where there is a mixture of conifer and deciduous.
Who lives in Our Open areas?
The Indigo Bunting and American Goldfinch like to live in areas that are either tree-less or in the edges between open areas and trees.
Who Visits HArtley Pond during Migration?
If you visit at the right times, you might see Red-breasted Merganser, Hooded Merganser, American Coot,Red-necked Grebe,Pied-billed Grebe, Eared Grebe,Bufflehead, Ring-necked Duck, Common Loon. But bring your binoculars, they might not be conviniently close.
