HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Lake Preserve Adopted 2007Stewardship Management Plan for Laurel Lake Preserve identified as Suffolk County tax
map number 1000-125.-1-14 and 5145 Route 25, Laurel
Purposes of Property Acquisition
Laurel Lake Preserve was purchased for the purposes of passive recreational/educational uses,
the protection and restoration of natural resources and the natural scenic views of the property.
Proposed uses included the establishment of a nature preserve, passive recreational trails,
stewardship and interpretive center/quarters and limited parking for access purposes all in
conjunction with the other preserved properties in the vicinity.
Prohibited Activities
All activities not related to the purposes of the property acquisition are prohibited.
Use of motorized vehicles and equipment with the exceptions of vehicles and equipment
necessary for approved stewardship work, emergency/public safety vehicles, motorized
wheelchairs/scooters for the handicapped and Suffolk County Water Authority vehicles and
equipment provided that SCWA access is limited to the agreed upon right of way through the
property to the adjacent property owned by SCWA. In addition visitors to the Preserve may use
registered vehicles to access the designated parking area on the property for parking only.
The creation of new trails except as outlined in the Allowed Activities section below.
Maintenance of existing trails not depicted on the attached trail map except as outlined in the
Allowed Activities section below.
Trapping of wildlife with the exception of Town approved trapping of diseased wildlife and feral
cats.
Fireworks.
Weddings, parties, reunions, flea markets, swap meets, antique shows, car shows or similar
activities not related to the purposes of the property acquisition.
Commercial for profit activities
Camping, fires, bonfires.
Sports whether organized or “pick up” in nature with the exception of running events provided
they are approved by the Town Board as per the Town Approval of Activities section below.
Paintball and other similar war games.
Town Approval of Activities
No activities related to the purposes of the property acquisition are allowed on the property
without the explicit approval of the Town Board except for the activities listed in the Allowed
Activities section below. Town Board approvals will be based on recommendations of the
Stewardship Group and Land Preservation Committee.
Allowed Activities
Section I Public Uses
Hiking, jogging, walking.
Cross country skiing.
Nature walks/surveys, bird watching, citizen science surveys.
Star gazing.
Section II General Activities
Inventories of the property including flora, fauna, trails, trash, structures, archaeological
resources and any other aspects provided that conducting such inventories does not alter or
damage the property.
Invasive species control and removal provided same is conducted as per the Invasives report
attached to this plan. The invasive species report will be updated, expanded and amended as
needed based on monitoring of the property for the extent of invasive species present.
Clean up of man made trash and construction debris provided such clean up does not damage the
property.
Clean up of residential lawn and brush debris from past or future dumping provided such clean
up does not damage the property.
Section III Existing Structures
Pavilion – the structure formerly used as a chapel will be known as the Pavilion. Restoration of
this structure within its existing footprint including a new roof, siding, windows and electric
service is allowed. Lighting may be installed provided that it is dark sky lighting. Tables will be
made available for events held in the Pavilion. The Pavilion will not be enclosed. No bathrooms
will be installed in the Pavilion. The Pavilion will only be used for purposes related to the
acquisition of the property.
Garage – repairs to the garage within its existing footprint including the installation of a new roof
and doors are allowed. The garage may be used for the storage of stewardship related equipment
and supplies.
Farm stand – the farm stand will be left as is and only used for purposes related to the acquisition
of the property.
Retaining wall – the retaining wall near the lake will be left as is.
Asphalt/Concrete pads and paved areas – all asphalt and concrete pads and paved areas not part
of the SCWA right of way will be removed with top soil being restored if necessary. Removal of
the pads will be conducted in a way that minimizes disturbance to the existing native vegetation
surrounding the pads and paved areas.
All other structures will be removed from the property. This includes the house near Route 25,
small cabin near the trail head, utility shed, both bath houses, collapsed buildings, old tanks and
dyke, foundation on the north end of the open field area, jungle gym, unused utility poles and
dock. Removal of these structures will be conducted in a way that minimizes disturbance to any
existing native vegetation in the areas around the structures.
Section IV Infrastructure/Facilities
Signage – the following signage is allowed: entrance sign, trail head kiosk, Town open space
signs, posted/no hunting signs, safety signs, rules/regulations signs and directional trail signs.
The “Green Trail” as depicted on the attached map shall be maintained as part of the official trail
system. The Green Trail shall be maintained so that it is approximately 4 to 6 feet wide and
passable with vegetation not to exceed six inches in height. The section of the Green Trail that is
also part of the SCWA right of way will be maintained so that it is approximately 15 feet wide to
accommodate SCWA vehicles. As needed the trail may be mowed and trimmed, fallen
branches/trees that block or partially block the trail may be removed, sections of the trail that
have been damaged by erosion or ATVs may be restored and leveled using soil or wood chips,
areas of the trail subject to becoming wet and muddy may be covered with a layer of wood chips.
Trail maintenance will be kept to the minimum necessary to maintain the trail in the condition
described above. The Green Trail as depicted on the attached map extends beyond the
boundaries of the property covered by this management plan. However, the same rules shall
apply to those sections of the trail beyond the boundaries of the property.
The trails or any sections thereof may be closed to the public should any unsafe conditions exist
or for the purposes of protecting native flora and fauna. Signage denoting such closures is
allowed.
The wood chips from the past removal of trees near the Pavilion that are stored near the garage
may be used on the official trails throughout the entire Laurel Lake Conservation area to
eliminate muddy spots, level the trails, prevent erosion and minimize the need for
mowing/trimming of the trails.
The agreed upon right of way for SCWA to access their property will be maintained so that it is
approximately 15 feet wide to accommodate SCWA vehicles.
One open area approximately 15-20 feet wide may be created and maintained for access to
Laurel Lake in the general vicinity of the old dock.
Portable bathroom facilities are allowed in the general vicinity of the Pavilion.
Temporary garbage cans may be put out in the general vicinity of the Pavilion and parking area
for specific scheduled events but may not be left out permanently.
A pervious parking area constructed of crushed stone or a similar material is allowed in the area
near the house, farm stand and Route 25. This area will be kept as close to Route 25 as practical.
Temporary overflow parking areas are allowed south of the Pavilion and in the area near the
garage, these areas are to be maintained with grass or other natural vegetation.
The area near the garage formerly used for greenhouses may be used as a nursery for propagating
native species for use on any local preserves.
The formal lawn area north of the Pavilion will be limited to the area between the Pavilion and
the tree, a distance of approximately 40 feet. The rest of the open area north of the Pavilion will
be left natural. A formal maintenance plan for this natural area will be developed in the future.
Section V Special Conditions
The Suffolk County Water Authority may install water mains across the property as per their
executed agreement with the Town which requires that any disturbed areas be restored to the
Town’s satisfaction. See Appendix 8.
Appendices
1. Invasive Species report
2. SCWA Right of Way
3. Approximate Locations of Structures & Areas
4. Green Trail
5. Fauna Inventory
6. Flora Inventory
7. Laurel Lake Area Bird Species Listing
8. SCWA Agreement
Appendix 1 Invasive Species Report
July 12, 2007
Stewardship Working Group
Invasive Species Sub-Committee
The Stewardship Working Group Invasive Species Sub Committee proposes that Southold Town
develop a management plan for the Laurel Lake property which includes the preservation of
desired plant communities by the removal of existing invasive species. Steve Schott of Cornell
performed a survey of the flora for the Laurel Lake property and he has provided an inventory to
the Town and The Stewardship Working Group. Subsequent to a Stewardship Working Group
site visit with Mr. Schott on June 26, 2007 the Invasive Species Sub-Committee was able to
prioritize
identify and species and / or plant population threats for this property.
The Invasive Species Sub-Committee of Stewardship Working Group strongly recommends the
following critical management Laurel Lake:
Lythrum salifcaria
1. Cutting of Purple Loosetrife () at the edge of the lake. This action
should be undertaken in the month of July when flowers are in bloom and the plant is
easily identifiable. It is crucial that it be cut prior to setting seed to prevent this
invasive from spreading. We further recommend removal of this plant material by
digging out the roots and immediate re-vegetation with a native flowering plant, Rose
Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos.)
Polygonum cuspidatu )
2. Removal of an isolated stand of Japanese Knotweed ( is also
recommended. This highly invasive plant material is best controlled using a cut stem
and herbicide application in areas where plants are established within or around non-
target plants or where vines have grown into the canopy. This treatment remains
effective at low temperatures as long as the ground is not frozen. Cut the stem about
2 inches above ground level. Immediately apply a 25% solution of glyphosate (e.g.,
Roundup®, or use Rodeo® if applying in or near wetland areas) A subsequent foliar
application of glyphosate may be required to control new seedlings and resprouts.
This control may be done any time during the growing season.
3. Asian Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is to be cut from existing trees at the ground
and roots removed manually to prevent destruction of existing trees.A combination
of cutting followed by application of concentrated systemic herbicide to rooted living
cut surfaces is likely to be the most effective approach. For large infestations
spanning extensive areas of ground, a foliar herbicide may be the best choice rather
than extensive manual or mechanical methods that could result in soil disturbance.
Cutting can be done any time during the year. Systemic and foliar treatments must be
applied during the growing season.
The Invasive Species Committee will monitor the management actions at Laurel Lake during a
three-year period and evaluate results to determine whether management objectives are being
achieved.
The committee proposes to do a property-by-property evaluation and prioritize species threats
and identify a reasonable program to remove and control invasive plants on other Town owned
open spaces. Management options would include prevention, restoration, re-vegetation and other
control strategies. We will draft a science based plan for invasive removal as an integral part of
each town preserve’s individual management plan.
Resources
Invasive Species Assessment Protocol: Evaluating Non-Native Plants for Their Impact on
Biodiversity (Morse, et. al., NatureServe, 2004). The protocol is designed to make the process of
assessing and listing invasive plants objective, systematic, and transparent and will help set
priorities focusing scarce management resources.
Monitoring: How Can I Monitor without Spending a Lot of Time and Money? From USDA
Forest Service A Weed Manager's Guide to Remote Sensing and GIS.
Monitoring Changes in Exotic Vegetation, by Robert D. Sutter, TNC. " An overview of the most
important monitoring issues, modified to address the management of exotics."
Monitoring of Non-Indigenous Plant Species, by Bruce Maxwell, in CIPM's Online Invasive
Plant Management Textbook.
Natural Resources Monitoring Partnership (from NBII). The Monitoring Protocol Library is a
searchable database of monitoring protocols and resource assessment methodologies. The
Monitoring "Locator" is an internet-based GIS application that allows users to identify what
natural resource monitoring is being conducted within a particular area (e.g., State, county, or
other selected geographic area). Users of this system will have search tools to find out about
ongoing and historic monitoring according to the scales
Long Island Invasive Species Task Force- Suffolk County List
The Nature Conservancy Invasive List
Appendix 5
Fauna List for Laurel Lake Preserve as of Spring 2007
Prepared by Cornell Cooperative Extension
Mammals
?
Opossum Didelphis marsupialis
? Raccoon Procyon lotor
? Red Fox Vulpes vulpes
Cottontail
? Eastern Sylivagus floridanus
? Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis
? Southern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys volans
? Star-Nosed Mole Condylura crisata
? Short-Tailed Shrew Blarina brevicauda
? Little Brown Bat Myotis lucificus
? Big Brown Bat Eptesicus fuscus
? Feral Cat Felis domestica
? White-Footed Mouse Peromyscus leucopus
? Deer Mouse Peromyscus maniculatus
? Muskrat Ondatra zibethica
? White Tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus
? Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis
? Woodchuck Marmota monax
Reptiles and Amphibians
? Snapping Turtle Chelydra serpentina
? Eastern Box Turtle Terrapine carolina carolina
? Eastern Painted Turtle Chrysemys picta picta
? Spotted Turtle Clemmys guttata
? Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis
? Brown Snake Storeria dekayi dekayi
? Northern Water Snake Nerodia sipedon
? Eastern Hognose Snake Heterodon platirhinos
? Milk Snake Lampropeltis triangulum
? Ring-Necked Snake Diadophis punctatus edwardsii
? Red-Backed Salamander Plethodon cinereus
? Red-Spotted Newt Notophthalmus viridescens
? Spring Peeper Pseudacris crucifer
? Grey Tree Frog Hyla versicolor
? American Bullfrog Rana catesbeiana
? Green Frog Rana clamitans
? Southern Leopard Frog Rana sphenocephala
? American Toad Bufo americanus
? Fowler’s Toad Bufo fowleri
Birds
? American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
? Fish Crow Corvus ossifragus
? Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata
? American Robin Turdus migratorius
? Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis
? American Woodcock Scolopax minor
? Wood Thrush Hylocichia mustelina
? Red-Bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
? Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens
? Hairy Woodpecker Picoides villosus
? Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus
? Black-Capped Chickadee Parus atricapillus
? Tufted Titmouse Parus bicolor
? Dark-Eyed Junco Junco hymenalis
? Yellow-Rumped Warbler Dendroica coronata
? Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
? Ring-Necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
? Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus
? Wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo
? Bobwhite Quail Collinus virginianus
? Canada Goose Branta canadensis
? Black Duck Anas rubripes
? Mallard Anas platyrhynchos
? Wood Duck Aix sponsa
? Double-Crested Cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus
? Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias
? Great Egret Ardea alba
? Snowy Egret Egretta thula
? Whippoorwill Caprimulgus vociferus
? Common Nighthawk Chordeilus minor
? Belted Kingfisher Ceryle alcyon
? Red-Tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis
? American Kestrel Falco sparverius
? Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus
? Sharp-Shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus
? Coopers’s Hawk Accipiter cooperii
? Osprey Pandion haliaetus
? Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus
? Eastern Screech Owl Otus asio
Freshwater Fish
? Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides
? Yellow Perch Morone mississippiensis
? Chain Pickerel Exos niger
? Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus
? Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus
? Rainbow Trout Oncorhynochus mykiss
? Brown Trout Salmo trutta
? Brown Bullhead Catfish Ictalurus nebulosus
Appendix 6
Flora List for Laurel Lake Preserve as of Spring 2007
Prepared by Cornell Cooperative Extension
Aceraceae
(Maple Family)
? Acer platanoides Norway Maple
? Acer rubrum Red Maple
Anacardiaceae
(Sumac Family)
? Rhus copallinum Dwarf or Winged Sumac
? Rhus hirta Staghorn Sumac
? Toxicodendron radicans Poison Ivy
Apiaceae
(Carrot Family)
? Cicuta maculata Spotted Water Hemlock
? Daucus carota Queen Anne’s Lace; Wild Carrot
Apocynaceae
(Dogbane Family)
? Apocynum cannabinum Indian Hemp
? Vinca minor Common Periwinkle
Aquifoliaceae
(Holly Family)
? Ilex glabra Inkberry
? Ilex opaca American Holly
? Ilex verticillata Winterberry
Araceae
(Arum Family)
?
Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Asclepiadaceae
(Milkweed Family)
?
Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed
?
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed
Asteraceae
(Aster Family)
?
Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow
?
Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ragweed
?
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort
?
Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel-tree
?
Bidens frondosa Devils’s Beggar-ticks
?
Cirsium arvense Canada Thistle
?
Cirsium vulgare Bull Thistle
?
Eupatorium perfoliatum Thoroughwort; Boneset
?
Euthamia graminifolia Lance-leaved Goldenrod
?
Euthamia tenuifolia Slender Fragrant Goldenrod
?
Hieracium caespitosum Meadow Hawkweed
?
Hieracium sp? Hawkweed
?
Hypochaeris radicata Hairy Catsear
?
Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce
?
Leontodon autumnalis Fall Dandelion
?
Mikania scandens Climbing Hempweed
?
Solidago canadensis Canada Goldenrod
?
Solidago rugosa Wrinkled Goldenrod
?
Symphyotrichum dumosum Bushy Aster
?
Symphyotrichum ericoides Heath Aster
?
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum White Panicle Aster
?
Symphyotrichum pilosum Hairy White Old-field Aster
?
Taraxacum officinale Common Dandelion
Balsaminaceae
(Touch-Me-Not Family)
?
Impatiens capensis Jewelweed
Berberidaceae
(Barberry Family)
?
Berberis thunbergii Japanese Barberry
Betulaceae
(Birch Family)
?
Betula lenta Black/Sweet Birch
?
Betula populifolia Gray Birch
Brassicaceae
(Mustard Family)
?
Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard
?
Brassica rapa Field Mustard; Rape
?
Lunaria annua Money-Plant
Caprifoliaceae
(Honeysuckle Family)
?
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle
?
Sambucus nigra ssp? canadensis Elderberry
?
Viburnum acerifolium Maple-Leaf Viburnum
?
Viburnum dentatum var lucidum Southern Arrowwood
Caryophyllaceae
(Pink Family)
?
Silene latifolia Bladder Campion
Celastraceae
(Bittersweet Family)
?
Celastrus orbiculata Asian Bittersweet
Chenopodiaceae
(Goosefoot Family)
?
Chenopodium album Lambsquarters
Clethraceae
(Clethra Family)
?
Clethra alnifolia Sweet Pepperbush
Clusiaceae
(Mangosteen family)
?
Hypericum canadense Lesser Canada St? Johnswort
?
Hypericum perforatum Common St? Johnswort
Commelinaceae
(Spiderwort Family)
?
Commelina communis Asian Dayflower
Convolvulaceae
(Morning-glory Family)
?
Convolvulus sp. Bindweed
Cornaceae
(Dogwood Family)
?
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood
Cupressaceae
(Cypress Family)
?
Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar
?
Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae
Cyperaceae
(Sedge Family)
?
Carex crinita Fringed Sedge
?
Carex stricta Upright Sedge
?
Cyperus sp Flat Sedge
Dennstaedtiaceae
(Bracken Fern Family)
?
Dennstaedtia punctilobula Hay-Scented Fern
Dryopteridaceae
(Wood Fern Family)
?
Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern
Elaeagnaceae
(Oleaster Family)
?
Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn Olive
Ericaceae
(Heath Family)
?
Epigaea repens Trailing Arbutus
?
Kalmia angustifolia Sheep Laurel
?
Kalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel
?
Rhododendron viscosum Swamp Azalea
?
Vaccinium angustifolium Low-bush Blueberry
?
Vaccinium corymbosum High-bush Blueberry
Fabaceae
(Pea Family)
?
Baptisia tinctoria Wild Indigo; Horsefly Weed
?
Lespedeza capitata Bush Clover
?
Lotus corniculatus Birdfoot Deervetch
?
Robinia pseudoacacia Black Locust
?
Trifolium pratense Red Clover
?
Trifolium repens White Clover
?
Vicia cracca Bird Vetch
Fagaceae
(Beech Family)
?
Fagus grandifolia American Beech
?
Quercus alba White Oak
?
Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak
?
Quercus ilicifolia Scrub/Bear Oak
?
Quercus palustris Pin Oak
?
Quercus stellata Post Oak
?
Quercus velutina Black Oak
Hamamelidaceae
(Witch Hazel Family)
?
Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel
Hydrocharitaceae
(Tape-grass family)
?
Vallisneria americana Water Celery/American Eelgrass
Juglandaceae
(Walnut Family)
?
Carya alba Mockernut Hickory
?
Carya cordiformis Bitternut Hickory
Juncaceae
(Rush Family)
?
Juncus effusus Soft Rush
?
Juncus sp. Rush
?
Juncus tenuis Poverty Rush
Lamiaceae
(Mint Family)
?
Glechoma hederacea Ground Ivy; Gill-Over-the-Ground
?
Lycopus uniflorus Northern Bugleweed
?
Lycopus virginicus Virginia Water Horehound
Lauraceae
(Laurel Family)
?
Sassafras albidum Sassafras
Lentibulariaceae
(Bladderwort Family)
?
Utricularia macrorhiza Common Bladderwort
Liliaceae
(Lily Family)
?
Allium canadense Wild Garlic
?
Maianthemum canadense Canada Mayflower
Lythraceae
(Loosestrife Family)
?
Decodon verticillatus Waterwillow; Swamp Loosestrife
?
Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife
Monotropaceae
(Indian Pipe Family)
?
Monotropa uniflora Indian Pipe; Corpse-plant
Myricaceae
(Bayberry Family)
?
Morella pensylvanica Northern Bayberry
?
Myrica gale Sweet Gale
Nymphaeaceae
(Waterlily Family)
?
Nymphaea odorata American White Waterlily
Nyssaceae
(Sour Gum Family)
?
Nyssa sylvatica Blackgum; Tupelo
Oleaceae
(Olive Family)
?
Forsythia sp? Forsythia
?
Ligustrum vulgare Privet
Onagraceae
(Evening Primrose Family)
?
Ludwigia palustris Water Purslane; Marsh Seedbox
?
Oenothera biennis Common Evening Primrose
Orobanchaceae
(Broom-rape Family)
?
Epifagus virginiana Beechdrops
Osmundaceae
(Royal Fern Family)
?
Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern
Oxalidaceae
(Wood-Sorrel Family)
?
Oxalis stricta Yellow Wood Sorrel
Phytolaccaceae
(Pokeweed Family)
?
Phytolacca americana Pokeweed
Pinaceae
(Pine Family)
?
Picea pungens Blue Spruce
?
Pinus rigida Pitch Pine
?
Pinus strobus White Pine
?
Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine
Plantaginaceae
(Plantain Family)
?
Plantago lanceolata Narrow-leaf Plantain
?
Plantago major Common Plantain
?
Plantago rugelii Blackseed Plantain
Poaceae
(Grass Family)
?
Andropogon virginicus Broomsedge
?
Dactylis glomerata Orchard Grass
?
Digitaria sanguinalis Large or Hairy Crabgrass
?
Glyceria grandis American Mannagrass
?
Panicum virgatum Switchgrass
?
Pennisetum glaucum Yellow Foxtail; Pearl Millet
?
Phleum pratense Timothy
?
Phragmites australis Common Reed
?
Poa pratensis Kentucky Bluegrass
?
Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem Grass
Polygalaceae
(Milkwort Family)
?
Polygala verticillata Whorled Milkwort
Polygonaceae
(Buckwheat Family)
?
Polygonum arifolium Halberd-leaved Tearthumb
?
Polygonum cuspidatum Japanese Knotweed
?
Polygonum pensylvanicum Pennsylvania Smartweed
?
Polygonum persicaria Spotted Lady’s Thumb
?
Polygonum sagittatum Arrow-leaved Tearthumb
?
Polygonum sp Knotweed
?
Rumex acetosa Garden Sorrel
?
Rumex crispus Curly Dock
Potamogetonaceae
(Pondweed Family)
?
Stuckenia pectinatus Sago Pondweed
Pyrolaceae
(Shinleaf Family)
?
Chimaphila maculata Striped or Spotted Wintergreen
?
Rosaceae
(Rose Family)
?
Amelanchier sanguinea Round-leaved Serviceberry
?
Fragaria vesca Woodland Strawberry
?
Prunus serotina Wild Black Cherry
?
Prunus virginiana Choke Cherry
?
Rosa multiflora Multiflora Rose
?
Rosa palustris Swamp Rose
?
Rubus hispidus Bristly Dewberry
?
Rubus sp. Brambles, Blackberry, Raspberry
Rubiaceae
(Madder Family)
?
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush
Salicaceae
(Willow Family)
?
Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen
?
Salix alba White Willow
?
Salix nigra Black Willow
?
Salix sp. Willow
Simaroubaceae
(Quassia Family)
?
Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus; Tree of Heaven
Smilaceae
(Catbrier Family)
?
Smilax bona-nox Saw Greenbrier
?
Smilax glauca Cat Greenbrier
?
Smilax rotundifolia Roundleaf Greenbrier; Bullbrier
Solanaceae
(Potato Family)
?
Solanum dulcamara Climbing Nightshade
Sphagnaceae
(Peat Moss Family)
?
Sphagnum sp. Sphagnum Moss
Thelypteridaceae
(Marsh Fern Family)
?
Thelypteris noveboracensis New York Fern
?
Thelypteris palustris Marsh Fern
?
Thelypteris simulata Bog/Massachusetts Fern
Typhaceae
(Cattail Family)
?
Typha latifolia Broadleaf Cattail
Violaceae
(Violet Family)
?
Viola sororia Common Blue Violet
Vitaceae
(Grape Family)
?
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper
?
Vitis labrusca Fox Grape
Appendix 7
Laurel Lake Area Bird Species Listing as of August 2007 based on eBird
observations beginning in 2003
Compiled by North Fork Audubon Society
Species
(BOLD entries denote probable Current Conservation
breeders) Status
Mute Swan
American Wigeon
American Black Duck Audubon Watch List Yellow
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Wild Turkey
Northern Bobwhite
Pied-billed Grebe Threatened
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Green Heron
Osprey Special Concern
Cooper's Hawk Special Concern
Red-tailed Hawk
American Coot
Solitary Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
American Woodcock
Audubon Watch List Yellow
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Black-billed Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Great Horned Owl
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Species
(BOLD entries denote probable Current Conservation
breeders) Status
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Purple Martin
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Swainson's Thrush
Wood Thrush
Audubon Watch List Yellow
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Brown Thrasher
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Blue-winged Warbler
Audubon Watch List Yellow
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Audubon Watch List Yellow
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Scarlet Tanager
Eastern Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Species
(BOLD entries denote probable Current Conservation
breeders) Status
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Current Status Notes:
Special Concern: Any native species for which a welfare concern or risk of endangerment has
been documented in New York State.(New York State DEC, 2001).
Threatened: Those designated by the DEC as likely to become endangered within the
foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of their range.
Endangered: Those designated by the DEC as seriously threatened with extinction.
Audubon Watch List YELLOW: This category includes those species that are declining but at a
slower rate than those in the red category. These typically are species of national conservation
concern.
Audubon Watch List RED: Species in this category are declining rapidly, have very small
populations or limited ranges, and face major conservation threats. These typically are species of
global conservation concern.