This cache in the Grand River Marsh Birdwatcher series is to highlight the birdlife in the woodlands. Look here for waterfowl and check the trees for vireos, warblers etc. List in your log any interesting bird sightings. The boardwalk and blind are are new additions to the Grand River and there is a nice shaded bench to sit on and enjoy the marsh.
Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area is a 7000 acre property located in SW Green Lake County and SE Marquette County near Lake Puckaway. This area consists of open marsh,emergent cattail wetland, upland prairie, oak savannah and wet meadows. Area Sportsman's clubs in the 1930's and 1940's wanted to turn this area into a wildlife refuge and land acquisition started in 1958. Water levels are managed for quality waterfowl habitat. New walking trails have been added recently. The Wildlife area is open to hunting.
The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to Jeff Lang of the DNR in Berlin, Wisconsin. Geocaches placed on Wis. DNR managed lands require permission by means of a notification form.