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Robert and Mildred Otis Sanctuary

Otis Sanctuary is adjacent to the Globally Important Bird Area, Barry State Game Area, which recognizes critical habitat for Cerulean Warblers. The 128 acre bird sanctuary hosts rolling fields, mature forest, expansive marshland, a trout stream, kettle hole marshes, and several springs. Pileated Woodpeckers, Grasshopper Sparrows, Barred Owls, Henslow's Sparrows, Massasauga Rattlesnakes, and even river otters have been sighted in the sanctuary.

Amenities: Parking. Maintained Trails. Canoe Launch. Canoe Rental. Cabin Rental. Seasonal Restrooms. Onsite Manager. Picnic Tables. Geocache Site.



Find Otis Sanctuary

Trail map

Species list

November 2009 Dragonfly

Otis Family Tree and Geneology

Memories of Glass Creek

Memories of Glass Creek Part 2

For more information contact:

Thomas Funke,
Resident Manager
3560 Havens Road
Hastings, MI 49058

269.948.5777

otis@michiganaudubon.org

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