Post by ncboman on Apr 13, 2005 17:12:33 GMT -5
Wellington WMA
Predominantly forest, the 400 acre Wellington WMA is located in eastern Somerset County. Wellington WMA is part of one of the largest forested tracts found on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Wellington WMA is also the location of the Wildlife and Heritage Service Field Office for Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties.
The extensive forests at Wellington attract forest wildlife including woodcock, hairy and downy woodpeckers, and many species of warblers. Wellington's forests provide critical nesting areas for songbirds which migrate from Central and South America. Many of these are vibrantly colored, like the scarlet tanager and yellow- throated vireo. Fields which dot the forest landscape attract bobwhite quail, weasel, white-tailed deer and cottontail rabbits. Wild turkeys, which disappeared from Maryland's Eastern Shore in the 19th Century, have been reintroduced at Wellington. Turkey populations have grown at Wellington and small flocks can be seen searching for insects in the grassy fields. The wet fields and forest areas support mink, as well as frogs and turtles. In the spring, spring peepers, green tree frogs and wood frogs join in a chorus which rings throughout the area.
Hunters will find excellent opportunities to bag white-tailed deer, turkeys, gray squirrels, woodcock, bobwhite quail and cottontail rabbits. Unmarked trails invite those who enjoy a challenging hike or an all-terrain bicycle ride. The many colorful songbirds and other wildlife, as well as wildflowers and butterflies make a rewarding day for the nature photographer.
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/wellington.asp
Predominantly forest, the 400 acre Wellington WMA is located in eastern Somerset County. Wellington WMA is part of one of the largest forested tracts found on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Wellington WMA is also the location of the Wildlife and Heritage Service Field Office for Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties.
The extensive forests at Wellington attract forest wildlife including woodcock, hairy and downy woodpeckers, and many species of warblers. Wellington's forests provide critical nesting areas for songbirds which migrate from Central and South America. Many of these are vibrantly colored, like the scarlet tanager and yellow- throated vireo. Fields which dot the forest landscape attract bobwhite quail, weasel, white-tailed deer and cottontail rabbits. Wild turkeys, which disappeared from Maryland's Eastern Shore in the 19th Century, have been reintroduced at Wellington. Turkey populations have grown at Wellington and small flocks can be seen searching for insects in the grassy fields. The wet fields and forest areas support mink, as well as frogs and turtles. In the spring, spring peepers, green tree frogs and wood frogs join in a chorus which rings throughout the area.
Hunters will find excellent opportunities to bag white-tailed deer, turkeys, gray squirrels, woodcock, bobwhite quail and cottontail rabbits. Unmarked trails invite those who enjoy a challenging hike or an all-terrain bicycle ride. The many colorful songbirds and other wildlife, as well as wildflowers and butterflies make a rewarding day for the nature photographer.
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/wellington.asp
