Photo: west end of ponded area fed by two stormwater pipes. Appears to headwater of Arcadia Creek contributing area during dry weather. Located south of rail road tracks, north of Stadium Drive, east of Drake Road.


Arcadia Creek Stretch 2 Description:

  • East of Drake Road, east of KL Avenue split from Michigan Avenue
  • South of railroad tracks
  • Open pond fed by two stormwater pipes at its west end and drained by outlet structure at east end, which connects to channel along railroad tracks
  • Steep wooded banks on south side pond, residences just south of trees
  • Shrub and herbaceous vegetation on north side
  • Dirt drive and tracks break up riparian zone
  • Wetland vegetation in east end of pond
  • Great blue heron and swan observed in pond at east end
  • Song birds in shrubs
  • Semi isolated habitat niche

 

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