Kanokolus Bog, Unity ME

Bog margin and wooded area

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Kanokolus Bog, Unity ME

Unity, Maine 04988, United States

Created By: Unity College

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This tour of the Kanokolus bog, is more of a bog margin and forested area. The trail does not lead to the actual bog, but to a wetland area which is flooded. This area contains mostly herbaceous species, ferns, trees, and some bog species.

The trail is fairly long, and if the loop trail is taken is even longer. Visitors should pack some water with them. However, the trails are on mostly flat ground and it is not a hard walk. The wooded area walking to the bog is beautiful, and deer were spotted on multiple occasions. There can be some flooding in this area, so hiking boots, or waterproof boots may be needed. Plants like species with thorns, and poison ivy were not apparent within the area (however, could be present off the trail). Additionally, this is a quiet area which does not seem to get a lot of foot traffic.


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Bogs are ideal habitat for a myriad of waterfowl species, and wood ducks are no exception to this. Wood ducks (Aix Sponsa) are a medium duck species that is found all across North America. They are migratory, but spend their summers in the ... Read more
Water is a crucial component for living things, and plants are no exception. Water is used to move nutrients through the plant. With that in mind, too much water can be a bad thing for some species in our study area.  “Of the known 250 0... Read more
Leaves typically have three lobes, separated by notches with sharp V cuts. “Smooth gray bark in young trees, and broken segmented bark in older trees. (Petrides et al., 1986)” Tree also produces red buds, and leaves turn red in the lat... Read more
This point is placed in the center of the study area, on the trail. Since this trail goes throughout the habitat, this point is relevant for more than just this location.  The plant community here is mostly small saplings, low bushes on th... Read more
“Typically, this plant has six leaves oriented in a whorl, with either a four white petaled flower, or a cluster of red berries.(Newcomb, 2011)” “Leaves are egg shaped, but come to a sharp point at the end. (Newcomb, 2011)” “The s... Read more
Leaves are long, narrow and serrated bluntly. Leaves are oriented alternately.  “The lower region of the mid rib is coated with a brown hair.(Newcomb, 2011)” Leaves are a dark green, narrow and taper to a point at the end. “When flow... Read more
Long, straight trunk, that comes to a point at the top. Flat needles that are white/ lighter underneath. Needles are ⅜” to 1 ¼ in. long. Two stripes can be seen underneath the needles. Cones are between 1’ and 3’ in. in length. “... Read more
Scientific name: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum Location and environmental description: This plant was found in an area with a lot of mosses on the ground. There were not many other asters around this particular plant. High amount of sunl... Read more
Red oak leaves are lobed and have bristle tips.Buds are hairless, and not angled. The dark bark is also darker compared to other oaks.Northern red oak is a medium sized, deciduous tree with a rounded to broad-spreading, often irregular crow... Read more
Evergreen, needles in groups of 5. long, soft, velvety, blue-green appearance. The bark on a young Eastern White Pine tree looks smooth and greenish-gray. Mature trees begin to develop a reddish brown tone and layers of scales forming ridge... Read more
Quaking Aspen leaves are somewhat heart shaped, with finely saw-toothed margins. The twigs are hairless, with dark bark. Also called trembling aspens, Quaking aspens are named for their leaves. Flat leaves attach to branches with lengthy st... Read more
Opposite leaves, toothed margin dark green leaves contains 7-11 leaflets which turn rich shades, Compound leaves. Bark is light gray and smooth on young specimens. As they mature, the bark becomes rougher, with diamond-shaped patterns. Bla... Read more
Scientific name:  Betula papyrifera Location and environmental description: This paper birch was found on more of the upland/forested part of our site. It was on the edge of the trail as well. Typically paper birch prefer younger for... Read more
Scientific name : Vaccinium myrtilloides Location and environmental description: The habitat this plant was in had mostly smaller wetland grasses surrounding it, and low level or young shrubs and bushes. It was close to the bog/ wetl... Read more
Pinnae are alternate and symmetrical Interrupted Ferns can grow to an average height of approximately two to three feet in height. Pinnae are approximately twenty to forty inches in length. “Interrupted ferns are found in North America, f... Read more
Scientific name: Dennstaedtia punctilobula Location and environmental description: In the more open area (no trees), which was the trail. This part of the trail was directly at the opening to the bog area, with lots of other fern spe... Read more
Scientific name : Onoclea sensibilis Location and environmental description: The habitat which this plant was in, was in the trail where the canopy cover was less. However, this plant was also seen in the more forested area as well. ... Read more
Simple, thin bluish green leaves, alternate arrangement when not rolled up in buds, 1-6 mm long.  Stem is thin and rounded.  Hairless, grows upright.  1' to 3' tall native perennial warm season grass with a native distribution over all o... Read more
Light from the sun is essential for plant in Kanokolus Bog. The light provides the energy needed for plants to carry out photosynthesis. Sunlight also provides Plants with the energy to change water and carbon dioxide into a sugar(glucose),... Read more
Bogs are a suitable habitat for beavers because of open space and access to water. Beavers play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, such as being able to alter their habitat by building dams, creating wetland habitat and rech... Read more

 

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