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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 44.6442/-84.7018 (2021-02-01 18:36:37 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Grayling Sewage Ponds" (2021-02-01 18:36:37 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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  • Timing and strategy

Because you are looking west, you should plan on going before late afternoon so you are not looking into the setting sun.  The light is best in the morning.  Because the last quarter mile of the road is sandy, it may not be accessible after a heavy snow.  The best seasons are Spring through Fall when the ponds are not frozen. 

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Warren Whaley on 2021-09-07 15:55
Because you are looking west, you should plan on going before late afternoon so you are not looking into the setting sun.  The light is best in the morning.  Because the last quarter mile of the road is sandy, it may not be accessible after a heavy snow.  The best seasons are Spring through Fall when the ponds are not frozen. 
  • How to get there

From the light at the intersection of I-75 BL and M-72 (Walgreens) in Grayling head East on M-72 0.5 miles to Industrial Street.  Turn Right (South) 1.0 Mile to the southeast corner of the main pond.  You may park on the side of the dirt road.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Warren Whaley on 2021-09-07 15:46
From the light at the intersection of I-75 BL and M-72 (Walgreens) in Grayling head East on M-72 0.5 miles to Industrial Street.  Turn Right (South) 1.0 Mile to the southeast corner of the main pond.  You may park on the side of the dirt road.
Edited by Warren Whaley on 2021-09-07 15:45
From the light at the intersection of I-75 BL and M-72 (Walgreens) head East on M-72 0.5 miles to Industrial Street.  Turn Right (South) 1.0 Mile to the southeast corner of the main pond.  You may park on the side of the dirt road.

The ponds are NOT open to birders.  To observe the main pond you must stay behind the barbed-wire fence.  A good spotting scope is highly recommended.  

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Warren Whaley on 2021-09-07 16:05
The ponds are NOT open to birders.  To observe the main pond you must stay behind the barb-wire barbed-wire fence.  A good spotting scope is highly recommended.  
Edited by Warren Whaley on 2021-09-07 15:49
The ponds are NOT open to birders.  To observe the main pond you must stay behind the barb-wire fence.  A good spotting scope is highly recommended.  
  • Other attractions

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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There are no facilities here, but many good restaurants in town including Gray Rock Pub & Grill on Industrial Street.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Warren Whaley on 2021-09-07 15:57
There are no facilities here, but many good restaurants in town including Gray Rock Pub & Grill on Industrial Street.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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