United States, Michigan, Oakland, Chamberlain Lakes Fen
42.78336 -83.19922
257 meters (843ft)
Heart Lake - Prairie fen surrounding lake. Appears to be heavily encroached by invasives (Phalaris arundinacea, Typha angustifolia, Phragmites australis) surrounded by wooded upland. Heron rookery on southwest side around to the north side. Most of rookery old, but a few nests remain. Shoe Lake - Lakeside fen surrounded by woodland. Similar to Heart Lake. No management apparent. In northwest shore of lake, 10m north of lake, 50m south of northern border. Schoenoplectus and fern dominated area with some shrubs (Toxicodendron vernix, Betula pumila). Pitcher plants within 1m of quadrat. Ground +/- even, bouncy with several small rivulets.
Population - Common, 1-2m tall, some with catkins.