United States, Michigan, Oakland, Chamberlain Lakes Fen
42.78199 -83.19906
258 meters (846ft)
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. On south-central shore of Heart Lake. 10m from lake, 30m north of southern border. Snags all around; Poaceae, Cyperaceae, and Urticaceae dominant with shrubs of Ilex and Frangula alnus. Ground +/- even, wet, and bouncy (peaty).
Population - Mostly small bushes (< 1m). A few taller shrubs w/fruits, occasional.