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HAEHNLE SANCTUARY WELCOME PAGE
Welcome to the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary web site!
It is now spring and the Sandhill Cranes have returned and can be found feeding in the fields throughout the Waterloo area. Be sure to look for migrating birds and spring wild flowers as they begin their show.
We
normally have many Greater Sandhill Cranes stop at our sanctuary in
the fall.
In the last few years we have been fortunate to have have a Whooping Crane
visit as well .
(The Whooping Crane is observably larger than the Sandhill, mostly white
with black wing tips and black on front of head and beak.
If you see a Whooping Crane, please do
not disturb him and do not trespass on private land to get a better view.
HELP US PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF HAEHNLE ITS CRANES AND THE MARSH |
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The Edward Klee property includes 48 acres of wetlands and uplands, and its purchase would ensure protection of the marsh where thousands of Sandhill Cranes often gather in the fall. About one third of the property is in the marsh, one-third is wet woodlands and fen, and the remainder is uplands bordering Seymour Road. The uplands have the potential for residential development, but the owners are offering us the chance to negotiate the purchase before listing it with a realtor. PLEASE LOOK AT THE DETAILS AND SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP. |
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The Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary, is a Michigan Audubon Society sanctuary and the Jackson Audubon Society is the steward. Encompassing more than 900 acres, it is open to the public year round from dawn to dusk for your enjoyment and the protection of wildlife. Please stay on trails or the observation areas and treat the land, plants and wildlife with respect.
The Sanctuary is renowned for its Sandhill Cranes. Many pairs of cranes nest in the area and hundreds more gather here during fall migration (September to mid-November). Late afternoon visitors during that time of year can see well over 2,000 landing in the sanctuary during that time.
The Sanctuary is always open to visitors, and during the fall on weekends sanctuary greeters will be available to answer questions. Don't hesitate to ask to look through the telescopes that visitors often bring with them. You can also see many Cranes feeding in the fields in the area in the spring, summer and especially the fall.
The Phyllis Haehnle Sanctuary is located 6 miles northeast of Jackson, Michigan on Seymour Road. See the updated Driving Direction with map and information for GPS and Google use.
READ AND PRINT THE LATEST EDITION OF THE HAEHNLE SANCTUARY NEWS.
HAEHNLE SANCTUARY WORK BEE, Saturday, April 7, 2012 (9:00 am to Noon).
OTE: PLEASE, KEEP ALL DOGS ON THEIR LEASHES AT ALL TIMES AT THE SANCTUARY.
If you have a group that is coming to the sanctuary please contact us to coordinate your arrival. We also can provide a brief presentation, supply a guide at the sanctuary or to lead the group on a auto tour to view cranes closer up feeding in nearby fields. If interested in this also contact us. See contacts
Note: The Observation Site is handicap accessible.
Help support the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary through your donations.
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