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There are many species in Centennial Woods. Here are some of the main species that can be found in the forests:

Site B: White-Breasted Nuthatch, Wood Thrush, and Least Flycatcher.  
Site C: Downy Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal, Woodland Vole
Site D: Eastern Garter Snake, Ruffed Grouse, White footed Mouse,

A Good Example of Human Interaction with Wildlife:
    The Wood Thrush is a common species in Centennial Woods. Unfortunately the Wood Thrush has declined in population 43% since 1996. The main reason for this is the fact that it is the host of Brown-Headed Cowbird. The Brown-Headed Cowbird
 takes advantage of the Wood Thrush’s nests to lay their eggs, and the Wood Thrush’s end up raising the young Brown-Headed Cowbirds. The Brown-Headed Cowbirds are very aggressive for the food that the mother Wood Thrush supplies, thus depriving the young Wood Thrush of food and limits population growth of the thrush. Brown-Headed Cowbirds reside at forest edges that meet roads and power lines development. With more of these habits caused by humans creating them,the Brown-Headed Cowbirds population increase, hurting the White Thrush’s population even more so.