Blackbird Marsh
Nature Preserve in Alpena County
History
In late 2022, Headwaters was approached by the Thunder Bay Audubon Society to take ownership of a property in Alpena County. With the help of the Thunder Bay Audubon Society, we named it Blackbird Marsh as an homage to the scores of Red-winged Blackbirds that flock there in the Spring. We plan to build an ADA viewing platform for birdwatching and general access.
Land
Blackbird Marsh Nature Preserve consists of a dense conifer ridge which gives way to Long Lake Creek. The creek bed is rich with cattails, duckweed, and lily pads. The perfect place for a Red-winged Blackbird to call home.
Planning a Visit
As this property is newly acquired, there are currently no trails. When visiting, please be careful entering the property as there is a drop in elevation and very soft ground closer to the creek.
Please enjoy
hiking, birdwatching, snowshoeing, and similar low-impact activities. The creek is not large enough for water vessels of any kind.
Please refrain
from camping, fires, dumping or littering, hunting, trapping, removal of vegetation, off-road vehicles, and snowmobiling.
Directions from Alpena
Head north on US-23 for 6.7 Miles
Turn left onto W Long Lake Rd for 0.1 miles
Turn right onto Old Long Lake Rd for 0.4 miles
The preserve will be on the right(east) side of the road.
Park on shoulder
Things To Do: Birding, Hiking, Snowshoeing
Open: Year-round
