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January 2022

Elk Rapids Almanac, January 2022
Picture
January 17
At 8:10 in the morning I was eating breakfast when I looked up and
saw this critter, offshore, on Bass lake. There was another sighting on January
20, around the same time. _Jan Bachman

Note: several friends debated the identity of this animal--was it a black fox, or a
black coyote? One source consulted was Guntzviller’s Museum, which has
various coyote and fox specimens on display, plus numerous other species.
Anyone want to guess? See answer below.

January 17
 Elk Lake froze over this week. In the early morning the sun arose
above the snowy, placid, surface. A deer darts across the shore and a small flock
of geese fly by. _Emma and Zoe Macaluso, Elk Rapids High School Eco Club
Picture

January 21
Regarding the critter in the photo_ No doubt about the picture- it's a
coyote.  Coyote colorations can be anywhere from almost pure black to light gray
or tan. There is also a red color phase. _ Voss Guntzviller


​A bobcat visited this morning, in the woods near our house_ Brian
and Angie Keas


January 18
Recently Elk Lake has frozen over to a thickness that is safe to walk
on. The lack of snow combined with the sudden temperature drop the past few
days has created a completely see-through lake surface. If you look for long
enough, you can see some fish still swimming around under the surface before
they move to deeper waters. _ Matthew Brown, Elk Rapids High School Eco Club
​
Note: National Wildlife Federation: The value of American wildlife spans
economic, ecological, and spiritual realms. Wildlife create jobs through outdoor
recreation, sustain food and water supplies, and help us develop meaningful
bonds with our natural world.

Unfortunately, over the last century many of our wildlife species have seriously
declined due to rapid and large-scale changes to their habitats and ecosystems.
We’re working to grow wildlife populations by transforming the way we approach
wildlife conservation. _ www.nwf.org

Note: NWF sponsors “Community Wildlife Habitat” promoting the use of native
trees and plants, reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides and chemicals,
and integrating wildlife-friendly practices into sustainability plans, park master
plans.
www.nwf.org

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