Geneva Marsh (SGL 213)
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| DESCRIPTION: The 5000+ acre Geneva Marsh is one of the outstanding natural features of western Pennsylvania. Conneaut Marsh, or Geneva Marsh as it is also known, actually consists of several different wetland types. These include herbaceous and shrub marsh, swamp forest, streams, and open water. These areas provide important resting and feeding sites for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds as well as breeding habitat for a wide array of wetland species. Birding is most productive during the spring and fall waterfowl migration periods (March-April and October-November) and during the height of the nesting season (May-June). Most, if not all, of the marsh typically freezes over during the winter months, and birding is relatively poor at these times. Although the Geneva Marsh system is over 13 miles long, it may be divided for convenience into three sections — lower, middle, and upper — each having a relatively distinctive vegetational composition and characteristic avifauna. It is possible to view the local birdlife from a number of vantage points which are easily accessible by car. However, a canoe trip through the middle section of the marsh is the most effective means of exploring this area. A spotting scope is generally necessary for viewing waterfowl. Insects can be a problem during warm months: bring repellent. If you plan to venture from the roadside, waterproof boots will be a great asset. Note that a large portion of the lower marsh, including the area surrounding the wells, is designated as a game propagation area and all entry is prohibited. These areas are clearly marked. Areas contained within the SGL are open to hunting during the fall waterfowl season, so visits during these times are best confined to Sundays when hunting is prohibited. |
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| Posted: 2009-10-24 00:00:00 Updated: |
