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Black squirrels are supposed to be rare. So why does Michigan have so many?
DETROIT – Black squirrels are estimated to be one in 10,000. So why does it feel like every…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/us/820507/
Want to help track Michigan’s next generation of wild turkeys? Here’s how
Wildlife biologists in Michigan are seeking help from the public for the state’s annual wild turkey brood survey.…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/us/748711/
While on a bike ride in Lansing, Michigan, I happened upon a tiny baby snapping turtle on an inter-community nature trail. At first, I thought it was a piece of asphalt sealant or possibly some animal poop. There is a one inch long plastic breath mint strip container for size comparison. I moved the snapper off the path (and toward a large pond) before it could be injured accidentally by biker or a runner.
Record Cougar Sightings Reported in Michigan
Michigan’s DNR has confirmed 26 cougar sightings so far in 2025 — the highest number since tracking began 17 years ago. Most reports are from the Upper Peninsula, with occasional sightings in the Lower Peninsula as well.
👉 Full details: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/michigan/how-many-cougars-live-in-michigan-dnr-reports-record-sightings/
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Belted Kingfisher 🐦💦
While kayaking the Black River Oxbow, we were guided by a male Belted Kingfisher — darting ahead, calling loudly, and diving for fish. Beautiful, bold, and unmistakable, these birds are a joy to spot along Michigan’s waters.
👉 Take a closer look at this striking species: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/lifestyle/belted-kingfisher/
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The Beautiful Sandhill Crane 🦤✨
Sandhill Cranes, Antigone canadensis, have been filling Michigan skies during migration. While some lawmakers push for legalized hunting, questions remain about the scientific, ecological, and economic impacts. These stately birds deserve a closer look before decisions are made.
👉 Read more on the debate and their future: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/lifestyle/the-beautiful-sandhill-crane/
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🐟 Known as the “Gentle Giant of the Great Lakes,” the lake sturgeon can reach 150 pounds, grow over seven feet, and live for more than a century — a true legend beneath the waves.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/sturgeon-festival-is-this-weekend-in-port-huron/
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