Fumee Lake Natural Area

Amphibians

Four species of frogs, one toad and one salamander can be found mostly in the marshes and creeks with some  found in the lakes. In the spring, frog eggs and tadpoles can be spotted in puddles left by melting snow.

Birds      

There are almost 150 species of birds in the wetland areas of Fumee Lake. Two of these species, the Common Loon and the Bald Eagle, are listed as "threatened" in Michigan. Both have historically nested at Fumee Lake.

Fish

The fish in Fumee Lake represent what may be a community found primarily in the history books. The fish here occur naturally and do not owe their presence to any human activity such as management through stocking. Since recreational fishing has been closed to the public for some 50 years, the removal of fish from the lake has been minimal. Bass spawning beds can be readily observed near shorelines and fish of all species are larger than average.


Mammals

There are 26  species of mammals here. Some, such as the whitetail deer, are common; while others, namely the fisher, are a little harder to find.


Reptiles

Several species of turtles and snakes call Fumme their home. Many of the turtles lay their eggs in the railroad grade in the marsh only to be eaten by predators. Garter snakes and painted turtles are common.

All information is from 
"A description of the vascular flora and vertebrate fauna of the Fumee Lake area" 
by Mark T. Danielson, December 1990.