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Thorny Swamp Traditional Cache

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FrancisScottKey: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 7/31/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Located at The Nature Conservancy's Robinson Neck Preserve, Thorny Swamp is near a scenic outlook of an open marsh area along the Robinson Neck Preserve Trail.


Robinson Neck is a birder's delight where one finds undisturbed waterfowl habitat and a sanctuary for bald eagles.  May is the best time for birdwatching, when migration is at a peak; summer brings a proliferation of flowering plants and marsh grasses; fall brings migrating birds, highlighted by warblers and puddle ducks.

The cache is easy to see but hard to get to because of its thorny neighbors, so use caution when walking the area and retrieving the cache.

This preserve has a hunting program for white-tailed deer to keep the population healthy and in balance with the environment. While enjoying Maryland's great outdoors during hunting season, remain mindful of hunters and wear orange for your safety. For more information, visit the Department of Natural Resources web site.

The preserve is also a host to a large poison ivy population; be careful where you walk.

What to See at the Preserve

Animals

  • bald eagles
  • osprey
  • marsh hawks
  • Delmarva fox squirrel habitat

Keep in mind the preserve guidelines when visiting a Nature Conservancy Preserve:

To protect the health of the preserve for generations to come, and to ensure the safety of all visitors, the following activities are not allowed:

  • Picking flowers, mushrooms, etc.; removing rocks or other parts of the landscape.
  • Smoking.
  • Camping, fires or cookouts.
  • Driving motorized vehicles, including ATV’s, except on designated access roads.
  • Biking.
  • Fishing, trapping, or hunting, except as otherwise posted.
  • Bringing dogs onto the preserve.
  • Horseback riding.
  • Feeding wildlife.
  • Releasing animals or introducing plants.
  • Disposing of trash or other waste, including biodegradable materials.

In addition, in order to minimize the impact visitors have on the preserve, please:

  • Use trails.
  • Avoid walking in wet, boggy areas.
  • Inspect pant legs and shoes to remove seeds before entering and when leaving the preserve. Failure to do so could introduce unwanted weeds to new locations.
  • If you flush a ground nesting bird - stop and avoid walking near the nest area.
  • Observe all posted signs.
  • Please do not remove stakes, signs, flagging, tape or other objects - they might be part of a research project.
  • Please do not trespass on private property adjacent to the preserve.


Thank you for being respectful of the preserve and the geocache, and have fun exploring this preserve!

Special thanks to The Powerful for helping us place this cache!

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