:: Nature and Wildlife In Jasonville ::
With the many parks and fish and wildlife areas surrounding the Jasonville community, one may see a multitude of plants, trees, and wildlife. Take a moment to stop and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and smell the sweet scents of nature. Below you will find some resources for some of the species you may find in the area...
Mammals: Some of the common mammals you may come into contact while venturing through the wooded areas of Jasonville are the raccoon, White-tailed Deer, striped skunk, otters, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, opposum, beaver, and bats. To read more about these furry creatures and more...Click Here.
Birds: When out visiting the area parks surrounding Jasonville, you may come across some birds such as the Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Red Headed Woodpecker, Blue Jay, swallows, chickadees, sparrows, robins, and the State Bird the Cardinal, among a host of other species of birds. For a complete list of the 409 recorded species of birds, for which there is evidence of, in Indiana visit the Indiana Audobon Society's State List...Click Here or for a smaller faster loading list view photos and descriptions of 270 Indiana Birds...Click Here.
Fish: While fishing the waters of the many ponds and lakes in the Jasonville area you may catch species such as Bass, Catfish, Crappie and more. For a checklist of fish found in Indiana in PDF format...Click Here
Trees: Along your journey through the forests of the Jasonville area you are likely to be shaded by huge oak and maple trees. You will see the white trunks of the paper birch trees, and catch a wiff of the smell of sassafras. Are you hungry? Maybe you will see a persimmon tree on your quest. There are several species of trees in the area. Indiana University Purdue University in Fort Wayne (IPFW) has an informative website containing links to trees seen as part of a River Walk project along with links to various other informative resources...Click Here
Plants and Flowers: Wildflowers and berries are abundant in the wooded and prairielands of the Jasonville community. Along the way, you may see orange daylillies lining the backroads. The sweet smell of honeysuckle may touch your senses. Daisies may catch your eye for a pretty picnic bouquet. Visit the USDA Indiana site for a listing of plants that may be seen or grown in Indiana along with information and photos. It takes a while for the page to load as there are so many, but it is well worth the wait...Click Here
Reptiles and Amphibians: Watch out for those slimy snakes that may be lurking in the woods. Poisonous snakes such as Rattlesnakes and Copperheads have been seen in the forests in the Jasonville area. You may also come across Racers and Rat Snakes. You may hear the loud croaks of the bullfrogs at night. While walking along the shores of the lakes at Shakamak you may view a turtle basking on a log. For a listing of snakes, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards and salamandars in Indiana, including information and photos, visit The Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management Site...Click Here
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects: Bring your bug spray. Mosquitos, ticks, flies, and gnats, among other pests, are abundant in the area. One may also catch a glimpse of a beautiful butterfly sitting on a flower, or bees swarming the fields. At night, the skies light up with the glows of the fireflies flying about. Visit the USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center to view a list of butterflies and moths in Greene County Indiana Indiana along with photos and loads of information on the species...Click Here Dragonflies and Damselflies...Click Here. The Purdue Entomology Department Outreach Program also has a wealth of links to various publications, teacher resources, and insect links...Click Here
:: Indiana Field Guides ::
Amphibians & Reptiles of Indiana
Butterflies and Moths of Indiana
Dragonflies & Damselflies of Indiana
:: Printable Checklists ::
Mammal, Reptile and Amphibian Checklist
:: Other Outdoor Resources ::
Indiana Hunting & Trapping Regulations