Most Common Species
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Microtus pennsylvanicus
Meadow Vole
Very Common28 obs.
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Very Common18 obs.
A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Springfield Bog Metro Park, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around Springfield Bog Metro Park include Meadow Vole, Common Garter Snake, Song Sparrow, Gaulin and Eastern Cottontail. Plants lead the list with 22 species, followed by 13 insects and 9 birds.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Meadow Vole
Common Garter Snake
Beebalm
Song Sparrow
Golden Cassia
Baptisia
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Gaulin
Eastern Cottontail
Dusty Clover
Purple Coneflower
Monarch
Lyell Shrew
Button Eryngo
Michaelmas Daisy
Silkweed
American Goldfinch
Chicory
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Black-Ended Bear
Large Milkweed Bug