Background:

The McDarker Wetland is a fine example of northern habitats from in the South Sparrow Lake area.

Landscape and Species:

• densely treed by Black Spruce, Cedar, White Birch and a variety of other conifers on deep peat soils
• boggy conditions frequently experience spring flooding
• acidic soils support orchids and northern wildflowers
• home to resident Moose family, visiting Black Bear and Red Fox, Beaver and Muskrat
• nesting birds include Ovenbirds, Blue jays, Chickadees, and various warblers