Blue Winged Teal at Shiawassee NWR

Shiawassee NWR, Saginaw, Michigan: The forests of Shiawassee Refuge are so productive they can support healthy populations of red-tailed hawks, northern harriers, great horned owls, screech owls, numerous songbird species, and white-tailed deer that frequently produce twin fawns and 10-point bucks. But there are also vast numbers of waterfowl and shorebirds on the rivers, streams, mudflats, and ponds of this central Michigan refuge. An observation tower and 9 miles of trails offer excellent opportunities for hiking and wildlife photography.