Director Coggin Heeringa says that people are gaining an appreciation for the entire Crossroads experience over the past six weeks. Visitors who only took advantage of the historic village and educational programs are discovering the trails for the first time. Heeringa says bird watching is a popular activity right now. Depending on where you hike on the grounds, you can see a wide variety of species.

Warblers will become more and more prevalent until peak near the middle of the month. Crossroads is a stopover point for migratory birds and can substitute for other Door County events like Bird Fest on Washington Island, which has been canceled this year.

*Sandhill crane pictured above