Bald Eagles have been nesting at Crosswinds since shortly after the marsh was created. For many years, a pair used the southern nest until they abandoned it in approximately 2010 and constructed the new one. Since then the old nest has been used by hawks, owls, and even Canada geese for nesting. They likely abandoned it because being a dead tree, it became unstable. Typically eagles will reuse the same nest until it is unstable or resources are low there. It is often possible to see the eagles sit and likely hunt from that tree but they haven't nested in it since constructing the new one.
Crosswinds Marsh is one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country. It was built to replace the wetlands that were paved over to expand Wayne County's Detroit Metro Airport (the McNamara terminal). Wayne County, together with Sumpter Township, purchased over 900 acres of farmland that believe it or not, was once wetland that had been converted into farm fields by draining the land...in a process that took over a year. They flooded former farm fields, planted new wetland plants and transplanted endangered species from metro Airport. The area is managed by the Wayne County Parks.
The Cache is a large sized lock & lock hidden along the Bald Eagle Trail in the typical fashion. As always, please use stealth and return the cache to it's original location.
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42 05.744 W 83 26.552
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is free.