Justine Lofton
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2 weeks ago |
mlive.com | Justine Lofton
The long-term implications of the recent catastrophic ice storm on Northern Michigan’s forestlands are still unknown. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working to find out. Aerial evaluations of state forestlands have begun, and other assessments are ongoing, officials said Tuesday. One thing that’s for sure is the impact is “significant.” “With many trees down or broken, the road to recovery will be long,” the DNR said.
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2 weeks ago |
mlive.com | Justine Lofton
BEAVER ISLAND, MI - A 23-member crew sailed to Beaver Island on Tuesday to help clear roads in the wake of a catastrophic ice storm. The storm hit the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan from March 28-30, devastating 12 counties, including Charlevoix County of which Beaver Island is a part. The crew sent to the island is made up of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Incident Management Team, Michigan National Guard and Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue, the DNR said on social media.
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2 weeks ago |
mlive.com | Justine Lofton
This mesmerizing courtship display is one of spring’s most magical wildlife sights. You can witness it. The “peent” of the American woodcock ushers in warmer weather in Michigan as the migratory bird returns to its northern breeding grounds. Catching a glimpse of these distinctive birds is easiest at dusk when males perform their marvelous “sky dance.” However, they can be difficult to spot in the dim light.
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2 weeks ago |
mlive.com | Justine Lofton
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – A dad eagle defended his two eaglets from a winged intruder on Monday. The altercation was captured via livestream. Eagles Harry and Harriet welcomed their first eaglet of the year on Thursday, April 3, at their nest along the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City. The second eaglet hatched on Saturday, April 5.
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2 weeks ago |
mlive.com | Justine Lofton
SKANDIA, MI – An emu went for an unauthorized jaunt down a Michigan highway over the weekend before returning home safely. The “escape artist” in question, Blue, was seen on Saturday running along the side of U.S. 41 near Skandia in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The video above was captured by John Waldo and shared by his wife, Amy Waldo, on social media. “Only in Skandia do you see an emu running down the road,” Amy Waldo said on Facebook.
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If you're interested in shipwrecks, check out my MLive author page. I've been on a bit of a kick since I started covering travel/recreation in the Alpena area. Here's one: https://t.co/sYh7bgJWsj
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