United States, Michigan, Oakland, Chamberlain Lakes Fen
42.78299 -83.20014
260 meters (853ft)
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. Underneath old heron rookery on northwest side of lake, lake 30-50m to the east, western woods 150-200m west. Ground is thick bouncy peat mat. Understory dominated by Carex, ferns, grasses, and small shrubs (Rosaceae, Salix). Evidence of tamarack trees (dead ones or mostly dead).
Population - Clumped, common beneath taller vegetation in wet soil.