NOTICE: This geocache will be archived and removed in early October 2020 to make room for some new geocaches to be published soon.
Crosswinds Marsh Meanderings 2019 Series
For the 5th year in a row we continue the geocaching community’s recognition of Wayne County’s efforts in providing replacement wildlife wetlands habitat removed by the Detroit Metro Airport expansion. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve is one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country. It was built to replace the wetlands that were paved over to expand Wayne County's (the McNamara terminal). Wayne County, The area is managed by the Wayne County Parks.
On August 10 the Parks system put on a Hobby day and invited the Crosswinds Cache Crew to participate again. As part of the day's activities a Geocaching event was held which included the launch of 12 Geocaches dedicated to the history of the reserve. This cache is one of them.
A link to all 12 of the caches may be FOUND HERE. In the cover of the cache you will find a four digit code. Record this code for entering into a online form for registration for a commemorative collectible for those that complete the series. The link to the form is found HERE.
The Birds
Over 240 different species of birds have been identified at Crosswinds Marsh, including peregrine falcons, barred owls, and common loons. A resident pair of bald eagles has been nesting in the park since approximately 2000. Common sightings in the marsh include sandhill cranes, great blue herons, great egrets, wood ducks, and Canada geese. There are also several pairs of the invasive mute swans that breed at Crosswinds Marsh. A number of hawks, woodpeckers, flycatchers, swallows, sparrows, thrushes and warblers are observed at the park throughout the spring, summer and fall, with many species residing here year-round.
The cache:
The cache is a regular sized lock & lock hidden along the Blue Heron Trail. Please be sure to rehide it well.
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42 05.744 W 83 26.552
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is free.
This cache has been placed with the permission of Wayne County Parks. Permit CHD19-06 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.