Seney National
Wildlife Refuge
The Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established
in 1935 for the purpose of protecting and preserving numerous endangered
species of birds and wildlife. Today, over 200 species of birds call
Seney their home, including bald eagles and swans. Black bear, deer,
and wolves are among the 50 varieties of mammals that are part of the Refuge,
along with 26 different species of fish.
Seney Swan
(photo by Meg Clark)
Seney National Wildlife Refuge covers 95,455
acres of land. Close to 2/3 of the area is protected wetlands and
serves as a natural habitat for much of the wildlife in the Refuge.
Scenery of Seney
(photo used by permission of Dr. Jon Bryan Burley, Copyright 1995)
A scenic drive winds through the Refuge, while numerous
hiking and cycling trails allow visitors closer access to the wildlife.
Canoeing is also permitted in certain parts of the Refuge. A Visitors
Center offers a wide variety of wildlife and environmental exhibits.
Seney National Wildlife Refuge
(photo by Meg Clark)
At dusk, listen to the loons cry in the darkness
and enjoy an Upper Peninsula sunset.
Sunset at Seney
(photo by Meg Clark)
Map of the Area
(Map Source: US Census TIGER Maps)
Other web sites of interest:
Seney National Wildlife Refuge: project..exploringthenorth.com/seney/seney.html
US Fish and Widlife guide to Seney:
project..fws.gov/r3pao/seney/