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1.5 miles - Bluebird Trail |
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The Bluebird trail is the longest at Taltree. It begins at the main parking lot and is comprised, in various sections, of mowed grass and mulch. The trail takes visitors through prairies, along reforestation and the Savanna Wetland, through woods and back to the parking lot. Named for the many bluebirds that nest in boxes in the prairie, this trail has the most diverse flora and fauna of all Taltree trails. Watch bobolinks fly over the prairie, marvel at the many wildflowers dancing in the breeze, and perhaps see a graceful whitetail deer bounding across the landscape. |
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0.6 mi - Goldfinch Trail |
The Goldfinch trail, named for American goldfinch found throughout Taltree, is the southernmost trail, and leads around a large reforestation area. Once an agricultural field, the area is home to oak and hickory seedlings planted in 1998. See the progression of the land from crops to forest. |
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0.4 mi - Heron Trail |
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The Heron trail reflects the Little Green and Great Blue Herons found living along its banks. Beginning and ending at the Meyer Pavilion, walkers on this trail circle the Heron Pond and can enjoy the various aspects of small pond life` nestled in the woods. Look for Bald Cypress growing in the shallows, turtles sunning on logs, and kingfishers diving in search of a tasty meal. Many trees are labeled on this trail as part of a Tree Walk. |
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0.5 mi - Owl Trail |
The Owl trail is named for the owls living in the Heron Pond woodlands. This mulched trail goes through the woods from the Meyer Pavilion to Oak Islands, then east to meet the Bluebird Trail. Along the way you will see wildflowers in spring, a maturing oak/hickory forest, a Buttonbush swamp, and oaks from around the world in Oak Islands. Many trees are labeled on this trail as part of a Tree Walk.
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