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Massawepie Mire The Massawepie Mire is a boreal peatland bog in Piercefield, New York, located near Massawepie Lake. Covering an area of over 900 acres,[1] the mire is the largest bog in New York State.[2] This large size is due to its position in a large, shallow glacial basin.[3] BackgroundMuch of the bog is on the property of Massawepie Scout Camps, and the camp partners with the Nature Conservancy to preserve the ecosystem.[4] The Massawepie Mire is noted for birdwatching,[2][5][6] with several species of rare birds occupying the area including spruce grouse, Canada jay, Lincoln's sparrow, boreal chickadee, and the two-barred crossbill.[7] Flora includes the carnivorous pitcher plants and sundew,[8] tamarack pines and black spruce trees,[9] as well as the sphagnum moss that makes up the base of the bog. References
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