Wildlife – Page 9 – River Island Conservancy

Least Concern

Trachemys scripta

A common, medium-sized, semiaquatic turtle. The upper portion of the shell, the carapace, tends to b...

Least Concern

Tridens flavus

A very tall perennial grass with drooping branches bearing widely spaced reddish-purple spikelets. T...

Least Concern

Procyon lotor

An intelligent, nocturnal animal with a reputation for being clever, sly, and mischievous. Raccoons...

Least Concern

Aesculus pavia

A shrub or small tree with an irregular crown of short, crooked branches, dark green leaves, and clu...

Least Concern

Vulpes vulpes

Common and widespread in regions where there is a mix of open fields and wooded areas. The coat of ...

Least Concern

Acer rubrum

A large, handsome shade tree with a narrow, rounded crown, smooth gray bark, and flowers in early sp...

Least Concern

Melanerpes carolinus

A medium-sized woodpecker that has a light grey face and belly and a black back, wings, and tail wit...

Least Concern

Buteo jamaicensis

A large, stocky, broad-winged hawk with so much variation in coloring that accurate identification i...

Least Concern

Lepomis microlophus

A brightly colored, freshwater, North American bottom feeder. The Redear Sunfish generally resemble...

Least Concern

Aythya collaris

A smaller diving duck that can obtain food in deep water if necessary. The male has a purplish-black...

Least Concern

Betula nigra

A shaggy-barked tree that is often slightly leaning with an irregular, spreading crown. The distinct...

Least Concern

Pseudemys concinna

A medium sized freshwater turtle that can often be seen piled up basking on rocks or logs. Overall, ...