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=Rouge River Bird Observatory=

University of Michigan Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan 48128 Rouge River Bird Observatory web site Rouge River Bird Observatory trail map

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UM Dearborn--Rouge River Bird Observatory
Coordinates: 42.3193991, -83.239975 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Rouge River Bird Observatory
The Rouge River Bird Observatory was established in 1992 to explore an understudied yet increasingly critical area of research: the importance of urban natural areas to birds. In our rapidly urbanizing world, habitat fragments in metropolitan areas become more critical to birds. Understanding how birds use them is essential for conservation. The Observatory is the longest-running, full-time urban bird research station in North America.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is located in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan (42.321, -83.238). The natural habitat at the site covers approximately 290 acres (118.2 ha), which includes land owned by Wayne County that is under University stewardship. Major natural features include the Rouge River (the region’s primary watershed), which runs through the site, and a small, eight-acre (3.2 ha) lake. Habitats include mature deciduous floodplain forest, including one of the few remaining climax beech-maple forests in southeastern Michigan; forest in secondary succession; and some areas of maturing old fields. The entire area is surrounded by varied urban and residential use. Wayne County is predominantly urban. From Rouge River Bird Observatory web site



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