This 190 acre wildlife area, although not our largest in size, contains the most diverse and possibly highest quality natural resource systems of all our natural areas.
Habitat types include wetlands, tall-grass prairie, upland timber and wildlife food plots.
Facilities &
Feature:
80
Acre Wetland/Marsh. Most of the wetland acres are located north of
railroad
bed.
40 Acre Tall-Grass Prairie located along the north side of the wetlands.
15 Acres contained in the abandoned railroad right-of-way. This elevated
corridor provides:
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a natural hiking surface
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prime access and viewing area
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a high diversity of native plants
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55 acres of upland timber located above the wetland and prairie on the northern border of the property.
Activities:
Public
Hunting: Excellent site for waterfowl hunting during the fall, as
well as good to excellent hunting for White-Tailed Deer, Turkey, Pheasant,
and other small game.
Bird Watching, Nature Study & Photography: The wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of waterfowl and shore birds throughout the spring, summer and fall.
For bird watchers, the rail trail, has native grasses and shrubs to provide concealment and the necessary environment to set up photo opportunities for bird-watching.
The adjacent prairie, timber and food plot habitats also provide the user with excellent opportunities to view upland wildlife that venture close the open marsh area to feed. Binoculars, field scopes and various field guide books are a must when exploring this area.
Directions: 1/2 mile west of Bevington on State Highway 92, then south 2 miles on County Road R-35 (Bevington Park Road), then east on 228th Lane (follow County Park signs once turning on to R-35).
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