Sugarloaf Mountain In October
by Emmy Vickers
Title
Sugarloaf Mountain In October
Artist
Emmy Vickers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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"Sugarloaf Mountain In October." Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the smaller mountains that I have visited, beautiful just the same. It's elevation is 1,282 feet. Sugarloaf mountain is a designated Registered Natural Landmark because of its geological interest and striking beauty.
How did Sugarloaf Mountain get its name? Because its shape reminded early hunters and pioneers of the sugar loaves common in those days.
Sugarloaf is known as a monadnock, a mountain that remains after the erosion of the surrounding land. That process took approximately 14 million years. Today you will find the dominant tree species are the oaks (both red and white groups). Other trees you will see include black birch, eastern hemlock, black gum, and the tulip poplar trees.
You may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of the many mammals or birds that have made this mountain their home: the white-tailed deer, flying squirrel, red fox, eastern cottontail and raccoon. The forest birds include the great horned owl, wild turkey, pileated woodpecker, and the red shouldered hawk. During the spring and fall, many migratory species of songbirds can be found.
Be careful, this Mountain is the habitat of timber rattlesnakes and copperheads as well. Keep your distance should you see one of these.
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