This diverse habitat supports an astonishing 550 species of plants, more than 230 species of birds and numerous mammals, amphibians and reptiles, including many rare and endangered species. Interesting bird sightings on our visit included a large flock of robins (presumably gathered for migration), swans, wood ducks, red-bellied woodpeckers and migrant warblers. Plants that Mary introduced us to included Tear Thumb (named for its nasty saw-toothed stem), grease grass (which has a "greasy" feel), Virginia knotweed, jewelweed,and cardinal flower (an endangered NJ species). Insects and critters observed included Eastern-tailed Blue butterflies, Halloween Pennant dragonflies, Goldenrod beetles, turtle eggs, and signs of beaver.