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Out of consideration for animals trying to eke out an existence in an area with a high number of hunters per capita, comments about wildlife at Birch Brook are intentionally vague. Suffice it to say that following extensive habitat loss from the 1985 fire, encounters with wildlife at Birch Brook are rare and privileged events. Hunting, of course, is not compatible with the intended uses of Birch Brook trails such as skiing, hiking, school field trips, and youth outings. As always, the integrity of the Birch Brook facility including surrounding ecosystems, depends on public courtesy and respect.

Mammals possibly found in the Lake Melville Area

  • Arctic Fox

  • black bear

  • beaver

  • caribou

  • deer mouse

  • lemmings (several species)

  • lynx

  • marten

  • mink

  • moose

  • muskrat

  • otter

  • porcupine

  • red fox

  • short tailed weasel

  • shrews (several species)

  • snowshoe hare

  • squirrel (Red and northern flying)

  • star nose mole

  • voles (several species)

  • wolf

  • woodchuck

Amphibians found in Labrador

Salamanders:

    Two-lined salamander

    Blue-spotted salamander

Toads:

    American Toad

Frogs:

    Wood Frog

    Northern Leopard Frog

    Mink frog

    Spring Peepers

John Maunder's Nfld and Labrador Natural Sciences Website

 

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