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Outdoors

Surprise visit: Spotted towhee confirmed in UP far from its normal range

Though so far this winter has been a dull affair in terms of birds, that doesn’t mean it’s completely devoid of surprises. A home in eastern Delta County has been graced by a species both out of season and out of its normal range. The homeowner said she first noticed the bird foraging ...

Health tips offered for colder weather

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the elements, especially if you're an older adult or have an underlying cardiovascular condition. Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter ...

The ‘usual’ folks visiting feeders

If local observations are any indication, this so far has been one of the poorest in terms of birds at the feeders in the 10 winters I have spent here. The usual all-year resident birds remain. Black-capped chickadees in abundance, with their cheerful chatter. Noisy blue jays and common crows, ...

Early trout season, ice fishing derbies on January calendar

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s early season trout season will open Saturday, Jan. 4, and run through May 2 on designated early season streams, which includes the Pine River and Popple River in Florence County. The season calls for the use of artificial lures only and trout caught will need to ...

Spruce grouse are elusive, but not so easily frightened

This time of year, I find myself thinking of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” and our own “partridge.” In reality, North America has no native partridge — what we call partridge are ruffed grouse, a relative in the same family, the Phasianidae, which also includes quail, pheasants, ...