Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan will be hosting the Federal Duck Stamp tour Jul 1-31 where my Canada Goose painting will be on display. Though I have never visited the refuge, it is described as an excellent birding spot. ….I hope you can drop in if you are in the area. http://www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/
This is a little information about the Seney National Wildlife Refuge from their website:
“Seney NWR is located in the east-central portion of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, half way between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, and encompasses 95,238 acres. Located in northern Schoolcraft County, the Refuge is removed from major population centers; the three nearest major communities are each more than 80 miles away.The Seney Wilderness Area contains the Strangmoor Bog National Natural Landmark and comprising 25,150 acres, or 26 percent of the Refuge.
The wild land that today is Seney NWR has not always appeared so wild. This is a land that was once heavily logged, burned, ditched, drained, and cultivated. Despite repeated attempts, the soils and harsh conditions of this country would not provide a hospitable environment for sustained settlement and agriculture. So, nature claimed it once again. What was viewed as a loss by early 20th century entrepreneurs became a huge gain for the wildlife, natural resources, and the people of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The history and timeline of this area are explored further in other sections of this website.
Seney NWR was established in 1935 under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act for the protection and production of migratory birds and other wildlife. While management for migratory birds is paramount, the Refuge provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife species, both migratory and non-migratory. Approximately 22 species of reptiles and amphibians, 50 species of mammals, 26 species of fish, and over 200 species of birds have been documented on the Refuge.”
