Tobico Marsh, National Natural Landmark in Bay County, US
The 1,652-acre Tobico Marsh contains three distinct natural zones: open water areas, extensive marshlands, and mixed hardwood forests along Saginaw Bay.
The land belonged to logging interests before becoming the Tobico Hunting and Fishing Club, until Frank Andersen donated the property to Michigan in 1957.
The Saginaw Bay Visitor Center displays exhibits about marsh ecology, including mounted birds and waterfowl sound identification resources for educational purposes.
Visitors can explore a 2.7-mile loop trail through the refuge, which connects to the Frank N Andersen Nature Trail for a total of 4.8 miles.
Between 3,000 and 5,000 birds inhabit the marsh during October, with numbers reaching 25,000 during peak migration from late October to early November.
Location: Bay County
GPS coordinates: 43.69750,-83.93640
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:05
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