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Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Area is located throughout the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in Presque Isle, Montmorency, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Crawford, Kalkaska, Roscommon and Clare counties. The management area properties are located adjacent to State of Michigan Lands. A county plat book should be referenced to find the specific tract locations. The headquarters office can also provide maps upon request. Parcels of property occupied by the Kirtland’s warbler are closed to entry during the bird’s breeding season (May 1st – August 15th). Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Area is not staffed and is managed by the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, except federal holidays. There is no entrance fee. Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Area1674 Refuge Entrance RoadSeney, MI 49883Phone Number: 906/586-9851Email: seney@fws.gov
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service offer a 58-mile self-guided auto tour route, the 67 Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour, through the heart of Kirtland’s warbler habitat.
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The Kirtland's warbler moves its tail frequently, down quickly and up slowly. Bird behavior can help birdwatchers more easily identify their quarry.
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