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It was Indiana's first National Wildlife Refuge. The name comes from the Muscatatuck River, which means "land of winding waters". [1] [2] [3] Converted farm lands comprise 60% of the total land area of the refuge. Several archaeological sites in the refuge are on the National Register of Historic Places. Much of the tree cover is deciduous ...
Across the river on the north bank is the rookery. Annually, these great birds return to nest. The great blue heron is the largest of the North American heron families. They stand 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and have a wingspan of 7 feet (2.1 m). It is best to visit with a ranger on a guide walk as the birds can be hard to find, high in their nests. [3]
Over 200 species of birds and 46 species of mammals are found on the refuge. [1] Public uses of the refuge include hunting (white-tailed deer and wild turkey), fishing, and bird-watching. [4] Collin's Ford Bridge, Marble Creek Bridge, Oakdale School, also known as Building 401, and Old Timbers are listed on the National Register of Historic ...
This is near mile 102 of the Cardinal Greenway on the northeast side of Muncie. Dr. Pichtel said this wooded area of the property since remediation has housed bird and butterfly houses.
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Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Fifteen species have been recorded in Indiana. White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus (R)
For sports fans in Boston and in tiny French Lick, Indiana, the number 33 is sacred.With a population of 1,800, French Lick is one of those places where everybody knows everybody. And there, 33 is ...
Location of Wayne County in Indiana. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne County, Indiana. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many ...