Meadowlarks Return Amid Harsh Wisconsin Winter
From the Robbins Nest by Sam Robbins notes meadowlarks spotted near a mink ranch in Wisconsin as six birds arrive early in March. The piece contrasts their brown yellow plumage with starlings and cites 1977 and 1982-83 winter impacts on meadowlark numbers, urging readers to report sightings.
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Mike Meadowlark
Melvin
Western Meadowlarks
What To Look For April 1 10 in Spring Birding
In early April prepare bluebird houses and cleanups as arrivals begin and more birds follow after warm spells. Fox sparrows appear along woodland edges and sing richly despite late snow. Tree sparrows near peak migration, with juncos and tree sparrows forming early April flocks.
Hearing set on new state wildlife area in Polk County
A public hearing Tuesday will hear testimony on creating the Joel Marsh Wildlife Area in east central Polk County. The 1,284 acre plan seeks to reclaim wetlands for waterfowl, furbearers and recreation, with land acquisition, development costs, and annual maintenance outlined and multiple farms and a cranberry operation affected.
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Turtle Lake High School
Joel Marsh Wildlife Area
Highway 8
Turtle Lake
Range
Polk County
Area Dna Wildlife
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Natural Resources Board
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Rice Lake hearing on outdoors issues budget requests
The Assembly Tourism and Recreation Committee holds a public hearing in Rice Lake from 1 to 5 p.m. on the 1983-85 DNR and Division of Tourism biennial budget. Testimony covers hunting and fishing fees, boating and canoe kayak fees, parks, snowmobile funding, and Tourism advertising. Committee to draft recommendations for the Joint Finance Committee.
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Cumberland
Spooner
Amery
Balsam Lake
Clear Lake
Bureau of Environmental Impact
Madison
Rice Lake
Assembly Tourism and Recreation Committee
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Tourism
Joint Finance Committee
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