Red-winged blackbird

Wetlands and Communities: Ducks Unlimited Canada partners with the Municipal District of Lunenburg to protect Sweet Marsh

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 15, 2021
Natural environment, Physical geography, Water, Ducks Unlimited, Wetland conservation in the United States, Red-winged blackbird, Riparian zone

The wetland, known locally as Sweet Marsh, was purchased by MODL in the fall of 2020 along with a nearby beach.

Key Points: 
  • The wetland, known locally as Sweet Marsh, was purchased by MODL in the fall of 2020 along with a nearby beach.
  • DUC was consulted by MODL last year about how best to manage and care for their newly acquired wetland property.
  • Were very pleased to have this opportunity to work with Ducks Unlimited Canada to protect the Sweet Marsh.
  • The marsh and treed riparian edge offer good habitat for ducks and other birds like American bitterns and red-winged blackbirds.