The Registry of Nature
Habitats
Habitat
Types
The type
of habitat will determine the type of wildlife that will be
attracted to it. Woodpeckers, for example are not attracted to
fields & meadows, they will seek out woodlands and forest for
Snags to nest in.
Woodland or Forest - This type
generally consists of mature trees with very little or no open
areas. Cut Banks, Cliffs and Caves are usually found in this
habitat type. This type of habitat will draw woodpeckers,
hawks, thrushes, chickadees, titmouse, fox, racoons and deer to
name a few.
Fields &
Meadows - These areas consist of various perennial and
annual plants, hedgerows and brambles. Field & meadows
attract all kinds of butterflies, moths, bees, insects, bluebirds,
sparrows, meadowlarks, quail, pheasants, etc.....
Farm - If under
cultivation it will consist of crops and pasture land. Usually
will have hedgerows and rock walls. If not under cultivation,
it usually will fall into the Fields & Meadows category.
Similar to fields and meadows.
Marsh - A marsh may be
wide open will no trees or shrubs or it may be found in a woodland
setting. It is a wet location that remains wet even during the
dry season. This type will attract blackbirds, catbirds,
cardinals, wren, woodcock, wood duck, heron, etc.....
Coastal - Are areas
found along coastlines. These areas consist of grasses and
scub trees. Coastal will have all types of shorebirds,
blackbirds, ducks, geese, etc....
Some properties have more than one
type. The more types found on your property, the more choices
you will have in developing your Habitat Plan.