As you travel along the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail, take notice of the wildlife and the beauty of nature all around you! This page includes photos of wildlife taken by CCA members and visitors. If you are interested in sharing your wildlife pictures from your visit to the Chenango Canal trail send them to chenangocanal.org@gmail.com, please include the date the picture was taken along with the approximate location, for example "picture taken on the trail between Woodman Pond Road and Rt. 46 on July 10, 2022".
Picture taken on the trail between Woodman Pond Road and Rt. 46 on July 10, 2022.
Within the United States, the bulk of Trillium diversity is found in the eastern states where Terrific Trilliums are among the favorites on many a spring wildflower walk. https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/beauty/trilliums/about.shtml
Tough, low-maintenance, and pest-free, Vinca minor (commonly known as periwinkle) has pretty broadleaf foliage and flowers that thrive in the sun or shade. It is also useful for providing ground cover and is known for its creeping habit. https://www.thespruce.com/vinca-minor-vines-2132217
The wild turkey is native to North America.
The Eastern wild turkey is a large and truly magnificent bird. Adult males, also called "toms" or "gobblers", have red, blue, and white skin on the head during the spring breeding display. They have a long beard of hair-like feathers on their chests and spurs on their legs that can be from 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches in length. Their call is a gobble. The tom has a dark black-brown body. Mature males are about 2.5 feet tall and weigh up to 25 pounds. The average weight is 18 to 20 pounds. The females (hens) are smaller than toms and weigh 9 to 12 pounds. Hens have a rusty-brown body and a blue-gray head. Less than 10 percent of the female population have a beard, and less than 1 percent have spurs. The hen makes a yelp or clucking noise. https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/wild-turkey
What kind of turtle is this? https://www.turtleguardians.com/sample-page/id-turtles/#:~:text=Many%20turtles%20have%20distinct%20carapace,bigger%20is%20the%20spotted%20turtle.
Turtles have roamed our planet for more than 200 million years — they lived with dinosaurs! These diverse and fascinating reptiles play important roles in healthy habitats around the world. How can you help turtles, https://www.fws.gov/story/how-you-can-help-turtles
Blue Heron stalks prey by wading in shallow water, using the daggerlike bill to spear or seize fish.
Great Blue Heron Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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