Black Marsh Wildlands Natural State Area - Edgemere, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 13.643 W 076° 25.173
18S E 377471 N 4342970
A small state park in Edgemere, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14DYZ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2021
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Taken from the state parks website, "Despite its close proximity to the heavily developed areas of Baltimore County, Black Marsh Natural Area is amazingly wild and natural. The relatively undisturbed tidal freshwater/brackish wetland is uncommon in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay. Within this system, a variety of wetland wildlife can be found. The rare and elusive least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) has been found breeding in the marshes along with Virginia rails. Bald eagles are a frequent sight throughout the summer, while autumn and winter bring a diversity of dabbling ducks to the marsh.
Black Marsh Natural Area is an integral part of North Point State Park, managed by the Maryland Park Service. The lush marsh contains a variety of wetland grasses, marsh-loving shrubs, and flowers like the unusual rattlesnake-master and the attractive tickseed sunflower. The land side of the marsh is surrounded by a mature forest."
Park Type: Day Use
Activities:
Trails
Park Fees:
Free
Background:
Biologic
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Date Established?: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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