Orenda Wildlife Land Trust - Information on Wildlife

CRITICAL CAPE COD HABITATS
Sandplain Grasslands

Consist of open, dry and sandy areas (similar to mid-western prairies) that were derived from glacial deposits. These maritime-influenced communities are common to Cape Cod and the Islands. Prairie-type grasses such as Little Bluestem dominate Sandplain grasslands. Residential development and suppression of fire are the two greatest threats to these habitats.

Crane Wildlife Management Area: Consists of 319 acres located in East Falmouth. This area is one of few remaining Sandplain grasslands on Cape Cod. Crane Wildlife Management Area

Birds that are protected in this habitat:

Endangered Grasshopper
Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Eastern Bluebird
Vesper Sparrow

Plants that are protected in this habitat:

Little Bluestem
Bush Clover
Goat's Rue
Wild Indigo
Butterfly Weed
Sandplain Flax

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Species of Concern & Protected Species

Critical Cape Cod Habitats

	Salt Marshes
	Coastal Plain Ponds
	Sandplain Grasslands
	Pitch Pine-Scrub Oak Barrens
	Coastal Heathlands
	Kettle Hole Ponds
	Atlantic White Cedar Swamp and Red Maple Swamps

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