The Diverse Habitats of the Southeast
Marsh & River
Birds
Egrets Herons Osprey Storks Ibis Spoonbills
Flora
Grasses Palmettos Palms Magnolias
Wildlife
Alligators Crabs Oysters Freshwater fish Snakes
Attributes
Tidal marshes Freshwater wetlands Interconnected rivers, streams, and smaller waterways Vast areas of grasses and palmettos
Ocean & Shore
Birds
Terns Pelicans Gulls Skimmers Plovers Willets
Flora
Sea oats Grasses Vines Low growing bushes and trees
Wildlife
Crabs Sea turtles Tortoises Saltwater marine life
Attributes
Beaches and dunes Barrier islands Saltwater inlets Intercostal waterways
Forest & Meadow
Birds
Woodpeckers Owls Songbirds Ducks Dragonflies Butterflies
Flora
Gigantic oaks Large stands of pines Palmettos Cyprus
Wildlife
Armadillos Deer Raccoons Possums Bears
Attributes
Hardwood forests Pines and oaks Low growing palmettos Freshwater ponds, creeks, and streams