Charity Island Birding Events
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CONTACT: 517-579-3182
Avid bird watchers throughout the State of Michigan are anxiously watching the calendar, as the spring migration of birds will soon begin signaling the end of a long winter and the beginning of spring.
One of the very best bird watching sites in all of Saginaw Bay has also been one of the most difficult to get to, until now.
Located in the middle of Saginaw Bay, Charity Island lies directly on a line between two of the best Known bird watching sites in Lower Michigan, Tawas Point State Park 14 miles to the north of Charity Island and the Fish Point Federal Wildlife Refuge 22 miles to the south.
With nearly 300 acres of forest, an 11 acre inland lake and 3 miles of shoreline, Charity Island is an important stopover for over 200 species of migratory birds. Most of the Island is now managed By the Federal Fish & Wildlife Service as an Island Wildlife Refuge.
Charity Island Excursions has announced it is again offering their Bird watching Cruise excursions this spring.
These Bird Watching Cruises will be offered every Saturday beginning May 8th through May 22nd. Ferryboat departures will be from the East Tawas State dock in East Tawas Michigan 7:00 am and returning to the dock at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are $69.00 per person.
Complimentary Coffee is served on the forty five minute trip to the Island and a hearty bowl of Corn Chowder and fresh baked French bread is served at noon at the lightkeepers home.
For reservations call 1-517-579-3182
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