Hunter Island Habitats - Bronx NY

Habitats are small identifiable environments in which species thrive. They hold unique arrangements of plants and animals and often harbor differentiated micro climates. Below are some habitats found at various locations around the island. Click links to explore.

Woodland Habitats of Hunter Island

  • Moss Banks
  • Fern Colonies
  • Maple Sapling Under-story
  • Sassafras Sapling Under-story
  • Locust Sapling Under-story
  • Mature Oak Forest
  • Mature Tulip Forest
  • Mature Spruce Forest
  • Mature White Pine Forest
  • Meadow
  • Rocky Outcrops

 Wetland Habitats of Hunter Island

  • Fresh Running Streams
  • Salt Marsh
  • Sandy Shore
  • Rocky Shore

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