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A Further Study of the Ecology of Chief Logan State Park, Logan County, West Virginia Field Survey Conducted on 5-6,7,8,9-08 by Dr. Robert Hunsucker (see also our 8-27-31-07 Survey) With a Dedication to the Opponents of Mountain Top Removal / Valley Fill MiningBack to Forests of the Central Appalachians | FeedbackIntroduction
These inventories complement those of Aug. 2007, particularly with respect to the fauna, and birds in particular.
Vascular Plants
Dryopteris goldiana (Goldie's Woodfern)
Dryopteris carthusiana (Spinulose Woodfern) -infrequent
Thelypteris hexagonoptera (Broad Beechfern) -locally frequent or scattered
Diarrhena americana (American Beakgrain) -locally forming large "colonies", clustered
Panicum boscii (Bosc's Panic Grass)
Poa alsodes (Grove Bluegrass) -frequent
Poa autumnalis (Autumnal Bluegrass) -frequent to occasional
Poa palustris (Fowl Bluegrass) -frequent in damp to wet ditches and on moist rocks
Poa cuspidata (Early Bluegrass) -occasional
Carex prasina-frequent
Carex communis-occasional
Carex digitalis-scattered or several locally
Carex hirtifolia-infrequent
Carex plantaginea-occasional
Carex normalis-occasional in meadow-like opening
Carex rosea-frequent
Carex amphibola-frequent
Carex blanda-occasional to frequent
Carex laxiflora-frequent
Carex radiata-frequent
Luzula acuminata-occasional
Sparganium sp. (unid. bur-reed) -small "clumps" in a small pond
Trillium grandiflorum (Lqrge-flowered Trillium)
Smilacina racemosa (False Solomon's Seal) -occasional
Medeola virginiana (Indian Cucumberroot) -occasional
Polygonatum pubescens (Downy Many Knees) -occasional
Disporum lanuginosum (Hairy Disporum) -occasional to frequent
Aplectrum hyemale (Adam and Eve Orchid) -rare
Tipularia discolor (Cranefly Orchid) -infrequent
Paulownia tomentosa (Princess Tree) -alien, infrequent
Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree) -planted ?
Aesculus flava (Yellow Buckeye) -frequent
Cynoglossum virginianum (Wild Comfrey) -frequent to scattered
Podophyllum peltatum (May Apple) -forming local colonies
Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh) -locally common
Thalictrum thalictroides (Rue Anemone) -frequent
Thalictrum dioicum (Early Meadowrue) -occasional
Aquilegia canadensis (Wild Columbine) -occasional
Synandra hispidula (Guyandotte Beauty) -asingle plant almost in flower
Silene virginica (Fire Pink) -four separate plants on shaly roadside bank bordering woods, dryish
Cerastium nutans (Nodding Chickweed) -frequent in and along open logging roads
Geranium maculatum (Spotted Geranium) -occasional
Geranium dissectum (Cut-leaf Geranium) - alien, numerous locally in field
Pedicularis canadensis (Wood Betony) -occasional
Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) -occasional
Oxalis violacea (Violet Woodsorrel) -occasional
Oxalis sricta (Common Yellow Oxalis) -locally numerous to scattered in open areas
Laportea canadensis (Wood Nettle) -frequent locally to scattered
Mertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells)-common;forming large populations locally.
Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) -forming relatively extensive colonies
Cardamine pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Bittercress) -frequent in wet areas
Dentaria laciniata (Cutleaved Toothwort) -frequent
Dentaria diphylla (Two-leaved Toothwort) -frequent
Derphinium tricorne (Dwarf Larkspur) -frequent
Dicentra canadensis (Squirrel Corn) -common
Saxifraga virginiensis (Early Saxifrage) -occasional
Heuchera longiflora (Longflower Alumroot) -infrequent
Hepatica acutiloba (Sharplobe Hepatica) -infrequent
Triodanis biflora (Small Venus' Lookingglass) -occasional in open sunny places
Phlox divaricata (Wild Blue Phlox) -infrequent
Menispermum canadense (Canada Moonseed) -infrequent
Geum vernum ( Spring Avens) -frequent or occasional
Geum canadense (White Avens) -occasional
Aruncus dioicus (Brides Feathers) -occasional
Rubus phoenicolasius (Wine Raspberry) -alien, locally dense
Rubus Pensylvanicus (Pennsylvania Blackberry)
Rubus flagellaris (Northern Dewberry) -occasional
Potentilla simplex (Creeping Five-leaf) -frequent
Hydrophyllum virginianum (Virginia Waterleaf) -frequent
Conopholis americana (American Cancer-root) -occasional
Penstemon canescens (Eastern Gray Beardtongue) -infrequent
Valerianella radiata (beaked Cornsalad) -occasional
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) -occasional
Ranunculus allegheniensis (Allegheny Buttercup)-occasional
Ranunculus parviflorus (Small-flower Buttercup)-alien, locally numerous on lawn
Corydalis sempervirens (Rock Harlequin) -locally frequent
Polemonium reptans (Greek Valerian)
Thaspium trifoliatum (Purple Meadow Parsnip) -frequent locally to scattered
Conium maculatum (Poison Hemlock) -infrequent-alien
Omorhiza longistylis (Longstyle Sweetroot) -frequent
Osmorhiza claytonii (Hairy Sweet Cicely) _occasional
Myosotis macrosperma (Large-seed Forget-me-not) -frequent
Collinsia verna (Spring Blue-eyed Mary) -frequent locally to scattered
Plantago virginica (Virginia Plantain) -occasional
Viola blanda (Sweet White Violet) -frequent
Viola palmata (Early Blue Violet) -occasional
Viola sororia (Blue Wood Violet) -common
Viola canadensis (Canada Violet) -frequent to occasional
Elephantopus caroliniensis (Caolina Elephant's Foot)-locally numerous
Krigia biflora (Dwarf Dandelion) -occasional
Polymnia uvedalia (Hairy Leafcup) -infrequent (one plant seen)
Fungi (Mushrooms)
Coprinus ? atramentarius
Coprinus disseminatus
Coprinus micaceus
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
Conocybe lactea
Cyathus striatus
Daedaleopsis confragosa
Dibotrya morbosa
Disciotis venosa
Entoloma vernum
Favolis alveolaris
Flammulina velutipes
Fomes fomentarius
Galerina autumnalis
Galiella rufa
Ganoderma applanatum
Inonotus obliquus
Laccaria laccata
Leuzites tatulinus ?? spel.
Morchella esculenta
Morchella semilibera
Mycena sp.
Phellinis rimosus
Piziza sp.
Pluteus cervinus
Polyporus squamosus
Polyporus varius
Psathyrella delineata complex
Psathyrella velutina
Rhodocollybia butyracea
Russula sp.
Sarcoscypha austriaca
Sarcoscypha occidentalis
Schizophyllum commune
Tremella mesentarica
Trichaptum biforme
Xeromphalina tenuipes
Ustulina deusta
Urnula craterium
Xylaria polymorpha
Amphibians and Reptiles
Rana clamitans (Green Frog (1))
Rana sylvatica (Wood Frog (1))
Bufo americanus (Am. Toad (1))
Eumeces anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink (1))
Eurycea bislineata (Two-lined Salamander (1))
Eurycea longicauda longicauda (Long Tailed Salamander (2))
Gynnophilus porphyricus (Northern Spring Salamander (1))
Plethodon richmondi (Ravine Salamander (1))
Plethodon glutinosus (Slimy Salamander (1))
Desmognathus fuscus fuscus (Northern Dusky Salamander)
Desmognathus monticola (Seal Salamander)
Notophthalmus viridescens (Red Spotted Newt (a few))
Terapene carolina (Eastern Box Turtle (3-4))
Graptemes geographica (Northern Map Turtle (1))
Diadophis punctatus (Northern Ringneck Snake (1))
Thamnophis sauritus (Eastern Garter Snake (2))
Nerodia sipedon (Northern Water Snake (1))
Birds
Actitis macularius (Spotted Sandpiper)
Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron)
Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)
Accipiter cooperii (Cooper's Hawk)
Falco sparverius (American Kestrel)
Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
Meleagris gallopavo (Wild Turkey (2))
Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
Columbia livia (Rock Dove) -alien
Myiarchus crinitus (Great Crested Flycatcher)
Baeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
Poecile carolinensis (Carolina Chickadee)
Certhia americana (Brown Creeper)
Sitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
Coccyzus americanus (Yellow-billed Cuckoo)
Corvus brachyrhynchos (American Crow)
Cyanocitta cristata (Blue Jay)
Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling) -alien
Quiscalus quiscula (Common Grackle)
Molothrus ater (Brown-headed Cowbird)
Piranga olivacea (Scarlet Tanager)
Tachycineta bicolor (Tree Swallow)
Tyrannus tyrannus (Eastern Kingbird)
Sayornis phoebe (Eastern Phoebe)
Contopus virens (Eastern Wood Pewee)
Sialia sialis (Eastern Bluebird)
Catharus guttatus (Hermit Thrush)
Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
Mimus polyglottos (Northern Mockingbird)
Toxostoma rufum (Brown Thrasher)
Dumetella carolinensis (Gray Catbird)
Carduelis tristis (American Goldfinch)
Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Passerina cyanea (Indigo Bunting)
Pheucticus ludovicianus (Rose-breasted Grossbeak)
Passerina caerulea (Blue Grossbeak
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Eastern Towhee)
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow)
Spizella passerina (Chipping Sparrow)
Spizella pusilla (Field Sparrow)
Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) -alien
Mniotilta varia (Black and White Warbler)
Geothlypis trichas (Common Yellowthroat)
Dendroica coronata (Myrtle Warbler)
Setophaga ruticilla (American Redstart)
Dendroica pensylvanica (Chestnut-sided Warbler)
Wilsonia citrina (Hooded Warbler)
Seiurus motacilla (Louisiana Waterthrush)
Vireo olivaceus (Red-eyed Vireo)
Vireo griseus (White-eyed Vireo)
Vireo sp. (unid. vireo)
Regulus calendula (Ruby-crowned Kinglet)
Mammals
Ursus americanus (Black Bear (scat))
Procyon lotor (Raccoon (tracks, scat))
Canis latrans (Coyote (scat))
Didelphis virginiana (Opossum (tracks))
Mephitis mephitis (Skunk (odor, Striped inferred))
Microtus pennsylvanicus (Meadow Vole (trails etc.)
Wood Vole (Species unknown; runs under rocks etc.)
Sciurus carolinensis (Gray Squirrel)
Sylvilagus floridanus (Eastern Cottontail (1))
Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer (scat))Acknowledgements
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