Charity Island Birding Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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 offering a unique Bird watching Cruise package this spring that combines Bird Watching on Big Charity Island and includes breakfast, Lunch and some Lighthouse House History, as well.
“Our Cruise Package allows birdwatchers to come to the Island without having to pack a lot of gear. Basically, you only need to bring appropriate clothing and your binoculars when you come to the Island and we provide everything else, said Karen Wiltse, owner of the Ferryboat and the Island lightkeepers home.
These Bird Watching Cruises will be offered every Saturday beginning May 3rd through May 24th. Ferryboat departures will be from Northport Marina
in Au Gres at 6:00 am and returning at 2:00pm.
Tickets are $89.00 per person for Audubon Chapter Members $99.00 per non members and Charity Island Excursions Will be donating $10.00 of every ticket sold to the Michigan Audubon Society.
Complimentary Coffee is served on the forty-minute trip to the Island with a hearty breakfast served immediately upon arriving at the Island. Then, birdwatching for the rest of the morning.
Finally, at noon, a hot lunch is served at the Lightkeepers Home before the embarking on the return trip to Northport Marina in Au Gres, MI.
For reservations call 1-517-579-3182
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