Bird feeding efforts should continue until the winter birds depart. Bird feeders should be cleaned soon and the ground beneath the feeders should be raked to reduce the risk of bird disease. There still is a lot of moisture on the ground in northern parts of the area. There could be a lot of fast water in streams if the snow melt occurs quickly. The deer in northern Oneida, northern Forest and Vilas counties are still enduring deep snow conditions.
Redpolls remain in the area.
Juncos and evening grosbeaks have returned. The first class will begin May 8 at the Rescue Squad building in Marinette. The second class will begin June 5 at Peshtigo City Hall. Oconto County - Ice conditions are still good on lakes in the northern part of the county, but fishing has been slow. Panfishing is good on inland lakes in the southern part of the county, but ice conditions are changing daily.