Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary

Michigan Audubon is a non-profit organization that owns and manages a network of 18 bird sanctuaries across the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, totaling over 4,000 acres. These sanctuaries protect a diverse range of habitats, including rivers, lakes, marshes, grasslands, and forests, and play a crucial role in preserving native plants and animals, including endangered and threatened species. Michigan Audubon's vision is to preserve native biological diversity and secure the future of avian species and their habitats through conservation, education, and research.

The Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary, one of Michigan Audubon's largest properties, is North America's first bird sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of Sandhill Cranes. Spanning approximately 980 acres in Calhoun County, the sanctuary is renowned as a refuge for nesting and migrating Sandhill Cranes. Its centerpiece is the 200-acre Big Marsh Lake, a restored wetland that attracts over 200 species of birds. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and nature study at many of Michigan Audubon's sanctuaries, contributing to the protection and appreciation of avian species and their native habitats.

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