The Diverse Habitats of the Southeast

Marsh & River

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Attributes

  • Tidal marshes

  • Freshwater wetlands

  • Interconnected rivers, streams, and smaller waterways

  • Vast areas of grasses and palmettos

Flora

  • Grasses

  • Palmettos

  • Palms

  • Magnolias

Birds

  • Egrets

  • Herons

  • Osprey

  • Storks

  • Ibis

  • Spoonbills

Wildlife

  • Alligators

  • Crabs

  • Oysters

  • Freshwater fish

  • Snakes

Ocean & Shore

Attributes

  • Beaches and dunes

  • Barrier islands

  • Saltwater inlets

  • Intercostal waterways

Birds

  • Terns

  • Pelicans

  • Gulls

  • Skimmers

  • Plovers

  • Willets

Wildlife

  • Crabs

  • Sea turtles

  • Tortoises

  • Saltwater marine life

Flora

  • Sea oats

  • Grasses

  • Vines

  • Low growing bushes and trees

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Forest & Meadow 

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Attributes

  • Hardwood forests

  • Pines and oaks

  • Low growing palmettoes

  • Freshwater ponds, creeks, and streams

Wildlife

  • Armadillos

  • Deer

  • Raccoons

  • Possums

  • Bears

Birds

  • Woodpeckers

  • Owls

  • Songbirds

  • Ducks

  • Dragonflies

  • Butterflies

Flora

  • Gigantic oaks

  • Large stands of pines

  • Palmettos

  • Cyprus