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Snake Creek Marsh

State IBA

Greene County  

Directions:  2 mi N of Rippey on CR T46

Description:  LeConte's and Nelson's Sparrows, Yellow Rails, and Bobolinks which are local and under pressure throughout their breeding and wintering ranges, regularly use this as a migration stop. This vanishing habitat type needs preservation for its uniqueness as well as to supply a valuable rest stop for these and other species.

Criteria for this site
High conservation priority
Rare or unique habitat
Significant species concentrations

Habitats found in this site
Wetland
Grassland

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