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Wildlife Viewing Sites In The Thumb
 Huron County Nature Center and Arboretum. Spring Warbler migration, Eastern Blue Bird, Wood Thrush, Great - Crested Flycatcher, American Restart, Scarlet Tanger, Rose - Breasted Grosbeak (989) 269-6431.Port Crescent State Park The local Audubon Club has numerous nest boxes networked throughout the park. March - April Broad winged hawks and other birds of prey congregate. Loons also migrate through this area in April. Large concentrations of Bluebirds can be found in the field near the park entrance. Osprey, Owl, and some 30 to 40 other varieties of birds are also present. A watching platform is available in the day use area. Contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (989) 738-8663.Shiawassee River Wetlands Established in 1953 to restore and enhance this historically significant wetland area for migratory wildfowl. The refuge's diverse habitats provide resting and feeding areas for over 250 pieces of migratory birds, including Bald Eagles, shore and wading birds, more than 100 songbird species, and waterfowl. Contact Green Point Environmental Learning Center, Saginaw, Michigan.Chippewa Nature Center Midland, Michigan (989) 631-0830.Fish Point State Game Area Tuscola County.Tawas Point State Park 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas, Michigan (989) 362-5041.Tubico Marsh Winter Viewing: Noted as our noisiest residents, eight species
 of woodpeckers can be found in Michigan. Two of the most common are the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.
For More Information: The Statewide Wildlife Viewing Guide. The Natural Heritage Program. Wildlife Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30180, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7680 (989) 373-1263.
Organizations: National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, American Birding Association (800) 850-BIRD, Partners In Flight (202) 857-0166.
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