US-MI-Maple+River+SGA+(Gratiot+Co.)


 * =Birding in Michigan=

Gratiot County
=Maple River State Game Area= South Bagley Road / US-127 Ashley, MI 48806 [|Maple River State Game Area web site] [|Maple River State Game Area map]

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Maple River SGA (Clinton Co.)
Coordinates: 43.0895133, -84.7590752 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Maple River SGA (Gratiot Co.)
Coordinates: 43.1408276, -84.5631409 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Maple River State Game Area
The Maple River State Game Area contains the largest contiguous wetland complex in mid-Michigan. It primarily consists of floodplain, lowlands, and marshes associated with the Maple River corridor. The eastern end of the area has been divided into wildlife management units. These units are easily accessed by US-27 and offer prime wildlife viewing.

Wetland-related wildlife may be viewed here year-round. Spring waterfowl viewing is excellent, as thousands of ducks, geese, and swans stop over in these wetlands on their annual migration to northern breeding grounds. Viewing is best from March through May. Hike along the dikes in Unit A just west of US-27 for a good look at beautiful wading birds and their young. Bring binoculars for best viewing. Herons are extremely plentiful throughout the area. Fair probability of seeing bald eagles and osprey perched on dead snags in area wetlands. A wildlife observation tower and barrier-free viewing blind located in Unit B provide wonderful views of the floodplain/wetland complex. See the area map at the parking lot on US-27 for more detail. From [|Maple River State Game Area web site]

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