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 Baker Sanctuary, located in northwest Calhoun County, is one of 19 Michigan Audubon sanctuaries. There is a resident manager for the land as well as a governing board who manage the area. Both financial and volunteer public support are essential to the continued maintenance of the area. Contributions to Baker Sanctuary can be made through Michigan Audubon.
Guidelines
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Michigan Audubon, established in 1904, is Michigan's oldest conservation organization. It has worked through the years to study and preserve wild birds, plants, animals and their habitats as well as enlighten the public of their importance.
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Greater Sandhill Crane
The world's oldest living bird species stands four to five feet tall with a wing span up to seven feet. Baker Sanctuary, Michigan Audubon's first sanctuary and America's first crane sanctuary, is a nesting area and migratory staging area for Michigan's largest bird.
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Crane Cam
Outstanding views of Sandhill Cranes in the shallow waters of the Platte River within Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary
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Public Crane Viewing
OCTOBER ONLY
Every Saturday & Sunday, 4–7 pm
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