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3. Sensiba Wildlife Area
General Description
Part of the 1101 acre Green Bay West Shore Wildlife Area, this significant site includes a large diked marsh, adjacent floodplain forest and extensive shrub wetlands. Sensiba is one of the most accessible and diverse wetlands in lower Green Bay.
The marshes at Sensiba can be outstanding for birdwatching and observation of wetland ecosystems. Yellow-headed Blackbirds nest during summer, and herons, egrets, and terns can usually be found feeding in the coastal wetlands. Near dawn or dusk, secretive species like bitterns and rails are good possibilities. Bald Eagle, Osprey, River Otter, Mink, and many other interesting animals and plants have been observed at this outstanding wildlife area.
Facilities
Parking areas with hiking trails. No other facilities are available
Directions
Take Highway 41-141 north to Sunset Beach Road exit
(County Trunk "B"). Turn right on B and proceed east 2 miles
to Sensiba Wildlife Area. Parking area is present in uplands adjacent
to pine plantation. Another parking area at end of road leads to trail
over dike between Green Bay and the diked wetland. To gain acces to north
side of Sensiba, return to J and drive north on J to Resort Road. A gate
lies at end of narrow trail through shrub habitat, leading eventually
to a dike system at north end of marsh.
Contact
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
1125 North Military Road
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-492-5800
Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects
© 2001-2004 The Cofrin Center
for Biodiversity and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay,
All Rights Reserved
Last
updated on
May 19, 2004