Wildlife – River Island Conservancy

Least Concern

Anhinga anhinga leucogaster

Commonly known as a “snakebird” or “water turkey” because of its habit of swimming with its ...

Least Concern

Callicarpa americana

A native, deciduous shrub with bright green, velvet-like leaves and vibrant clusters of purple berri...

Least Concern

Castor Canadensis

A large, heavyset animal that is well known for building dams in small rivers and streams, often pro...

Least Concern

Fagus grandifolia

A large, handsome shade tree with a rounded crown of many long, spreading and horizontal branches an...

Endangered Vulnerable

Bombus pensylvanicus

A threatened species of bumblebee native to North America. It is relatively large and very fuzzy. Co...

Least Concern

Fulica americana

A gray, duck-like bird with a dark head and neck, yellow legs, and a short white bill that has a red...

Least Concern

Corvus brachyrhynchos

A stocky, black bird with a purple or blue iridescence in some lighting, stout bill, and fan-shaped ...

Least Concern

Sambucus canadensis

American elderberry is a loose, graceful, deciduous shrub with pinnately-compound leaves. The flower...

Endangered Endangered

Ulmus americana

A large, handsome, graceful tree, with spreading branches that droop at the ends and often enlarged ...

Least Concern

Hyla cinerea

A moderately sized treefrog with long legs, slender build, and smooth skin. It has large, protruding...

Least Concern

Ilex opaca

An evergreen shrub or small tree that is easily recognizable with a narrow, rounded crown of distinc...

Least Concern

Vanessa virginiensis

A common, elegant butterfly found in open spaces, gardens and parks. The wings of the American lady ...