About the  Sanctuary

Driving Directions

Sanctuary History

Crane Counts

About Sandhill Cranes

Events and News

Species Lists

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HAEHNLE SANCTUARY WELCOME PAGE

Welcome to the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Audubon Sanctuary web site!

The 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 this year (2008), pictured feeding in field with Sandhill Cranes. Photo by Stew Robinovitz, Chelsea, MI.

If you see him, please do not disturb him and do not trespass on private land to get a better view.

During the fall the Sanctuary is always open to visitors, and 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 as well,

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.

About the  Sanctuary for more details on the sanctuary and its habitat and wildlife.

The Phyllis Haehnle Sanctuary is located 6 miles northeast of Jackson, Michigan on Seymour Road.  See Driving Directions to find us.

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

PLEASE, KEEP ALL DOGS ON THEIR LEASHES AT ALL TIMES AT THE SANCTUARY.

View last fall's Crane Counts.

Note: The Observation Site is handicap accessible.

Help support the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary through your donations.

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