United States, Michigan, Oakland, Chamberlain Lakes Fen
42.7859 -83.19798
252 meters (827ft)
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. In southeastern section of fen, 25m west of eastern border, 35m southeast of lake. Carex meadow with occasional trees (1 per 20-25m2), Eutrochium maculatum, Lythrum salicaria, and Cornus. Ground very tussocky (20-40cm tall) and moist. Dasiphora fruticosa nearby.