Haehnle Sanctuary - Michigan Audubon Society - Leoni, Michigan
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N 42° 19.313 W 084° 17.346
16T E 723383 N 4689074
The Phyllis Haehnle Sanctuary is especially known for its Sand Hill Crane migrations.
Waymark Code: WM55F3
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2008
Views: 25
The Coordinates posted are to parking. The viewing area is clearly marked, and Handicapped access is clearly signed.
The Michigan Audubon Society tells us this:
"963 acres, Leoni Twp., Jackson Co., 6 miles northeast of Jackson. A wide variety of habitats includes a lake, marsh, swamp, fen, beech maple and oak-hickory woods, abandoned fields and remnant savanna. More than 270 plant species and 200 species of birds have been seen here. Benches on a hill overlooking Mud Lake marsh provide an ideal (handicap accessible) location for viewing large numbers of cranes in October and early November. Public access to the marsh is restricted. A restored wetland and grassland demonstration area at the west side of the sanctuary is accessed from Wooster Rd."
Park Name: Haehnle Sanctuary
Sponsoring Organization: Michigan Audibon Society
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location:
Benches have been places at strategic viewing points throught the park.
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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