United States, Michigan, Oakland, Chamberlain Lakes Fen
42.78233 -83.20056
255 meters (836ft)
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. Southwest of Heart Lake, 100m from southern border, 150m from western in Typha, Rumex, Leersia stand. Ground +/- even and bouncy peat, very easy to dig into and water pools in footsteps. No standing water in immediate area.
Population - Many still with fruits. Clumped, common.