Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

One of the northern-most native stands of bald cypress is just below Prince Frederick, MD, at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. The site was first preserved in 1957 by The Nature Conservancy and is now operated by Calvert County, MD.

A 1,700-foot elevated boardwalk loops through the swamp along Battle Creek (named not for a military engagement but for the town of Battle, England).

There's a visitors' center with exhibits and facilities and the admission is free.

The native Pawpaw grows beneath the cypress canapy.












In bloom along the swamp floor were Lizard's Tail.





The Lizard's Tail seemed to attract Ebony Jewelwings, a variety of damselfly. [Click on any photo for a larger view.]