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Warmer weather really brings out bird sightings

By SCOT STEWART Marquette-area bird enthusiast “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” — William Shakespeare Nothing like some warm weather to really get things moving. Young great horned owls are just about ready to leave their nests and start learning how to take care ...

DNR weekly fishing report

Little Bay de Noc: Little to no fishing pressure this week as anglers awaited open water season. Any remaining ice was in poor condition and the shoreline has deteriorated, resulting in few anglers going out. Munising: The coho salmon bite remained steady for anglers, with a few nice-sized cisco mixed in. Anglers also caught a few smaller whitefish and splake over the past week. Anglers reported catching a good number of smelt as well. Popular baits were minnows and eggs. Ice conditions worsened due to the warm weather and rain. Keweenaw Bay: Before ice conditions deteriorated due to ...

What's Flying: Great birding now

“The Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson A great deal of surprise has accompanied the reaction to the Upper Peninsula’s snow details. Despite the record snowfall this winter, lack of sunny days and daily temperatures barely above normal most days, there has been a ...