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Welcome to the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary web site!
A Whooping Crane is back in the area this year.
 The Whooping Crane that visited us last fall (2007),, pictured with a Sandhill Crane. Photos by Tom Hodgson, Chelsea, MI |
 The same Whooping Crane has returned to the area in 2008, pictured feeding in field with Sandhill Cranes. Photo by Stew Robinovitz, Chelsea, MI. |
The Crane counts for 2009 are ended, but there are still Cranes in the area
roosting west of the sanctuary on private land and has not come into the marsh to roost.
Greater Sandhill Cranes are the most plentiful cranes in the world, and Whooping Cranes are the rarest. We normally have Greater Sandhill Cranes stop at our sanctuary, and have been fortunate to have have a Whooping Crane visit as well There have been Whooping crane sightings in the area for the last 3 years
If you see a Whooping Crane, please do not disturb him and do not trespass on private land to get a better view.
The Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary, is a Michigan Audubon Society sanctuary and the Jackson Audubon Society is the steward. Encompassing more than 950 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 Driving Directions to find us.
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
View the current Crane Counts and Crane Location Map.
Note: The Observation Site is handicap accessible.
Help support the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary through your donations.
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