Spectacular views at Seagull Bar State Natural Area in Marinette, Wisconsin, eased us into a day of travel and exploration. Watching the gentle waves of Green Bay and observing birds enjoying one of the last remaining mornings of summer crafted the perfect tranquil start to the day.
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| Admiring the artistry of the beach at Seagull Bar watching the gentle waves of Green Bay roll in. Trunks and branches of weathered, dead trees added to the landscape. |
Seagull Bar State Natural Area features a sand spit and marsh as well as the only dune complex along Green Bay. The site's importance to migratory birds was immediately evident when we spotted a pelican and a piping plover.
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| Vibrant green tall grasses frame a tranquil lagoon at Seagull Bar State Natural Area in Marinette, Wisconsin. |
While meandering along the bar, we noticed a lagoon just beyond the tall grasses. We paused to scout throughout the lagoon for birds. We spotted egrets across the lagoon. A white pelican flew over us. We knew we were in quite a special place! Seagull Bar State Natural Area quickly established itself as a location where you should slow down and observe -- just be.
Admiring Nature's Forces
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| The sand spit at Seagull Bar State Natural Area stretches before us under the summer sun. |
The size of the bar varies with wave action. We noticed that the waves kept coming further and further in at points along the bar during our visit. The tide ebbed and flowed gently but we did have the feeling that if we lingered too long on the outer reaches of the bar, we would be separated from the mainland by incoming water.
Throughout the beach, we discovered weathered trees in all shapes and sizes. We enjoyed viewing the tapestry of designs they created before us.
Critical Habitat at Seagull Bar State Natural Area
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| A piping plover enjoys the day bouncing about at Seagull Bar State Natural Area. |
The habitat is critical for shorebirds. Hundreds of birds visit the site during migration. While visiting, be sure to be mindful of the fragile habitat and our bird friends. We did see piping plovers bopping about during our visit. Piping plovers are endangered in the Great Lakes region so seeing these adorable birds served as a reminder about how critical this habitat is.
Visiting Seagull Bar State Natural Area treated us to a quiet morning enjoying nature's creations. We had the sand bar pretty much to ourselves, so we truly were able to pause and just enjoy the scenery. If you visit, there is a picnic area nearby as well as a playground for children.
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