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Birdwatching
Posey County is a premiere spot for birdwatching in the midwest. It’s also a special place for Indiana birders, as our deep south ecosystem is very different than the rest of the state. With its lush forests and wetlands on … Continue reading
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Section 6 Flatwoods
Section 6 Flatwoods is an uninspired name for a great deer hunting spot and a rare ecosystem that is home to a diversity of plant and tree species. Walking through the preserve expect to see post oak, false aloe, yellow … Continue reading
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Grey Estate Cypress Slough
The Grey Estate Cypress Slough is essentially the other side of the Twin Swamp Cypress Slough, and is accessible via a parking area directly across the road from Big Cypress Slough. It has several trails that follow the slough or take the hiker through interesting flat woods. Continue reading
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Wabash Lowlands Wetland Conservation Area
The Wabash Lowlands is comprised of hardwood forests and several ponds. The area is an important wetland for migrating birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Wading birds such as cranes and herons inhabit the deep ponds and surrounding areas. Native pecan trees and naturally occurring bamboo and cane provide the cover for the wet floodplain forest. Continue reading
