Redpolls are at thistle seed feeders in very large groups. Cardinals and mourning doves are on their territories singing to their mates and warning intruders away. During the day, from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ski trails are slushy. The snowmobile trails are in good shape in the woods, but they are in poor condition where they cross roads and in open areas facing south. If air temperatures hold as predicted through the weekend, the trails will be in very poor condition.
Conditions are very good for snowshoeing.
Panfish and crappies are biting. The ice is in poor condition and people are advised to stay off. With temperatures in the 50s in the forecast for the rest of the week, there is a good possibility for boats and open water fishing by this weekend. Action for northern pike is slow, with a fish or two being taken every so often in the Little Tail and Longtail Point areas. Golden shiners and dead smelt are being used in water 6 feet or less deep.