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Broken pieces of glass discovered on Good Harbor Beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.Warning: Broken Glass Found on the beach in Good Harbor

Large quantities of broken glass have been found on the Lake Michigan beach near Good Harbor Picnic Area.

“I am outraged by this act that is clearly intended to injure visitors to the National Lakeshore. Thousands of pieces of broken glass do not appear on the beach without malicious intent. I hope our visitors and the local community can help identify the person or persons who would deliberately harm our beachgoers, including children.”

Superintendent Scott Tucker

Glass containers are not allowed on park beaches. Anyone with information about this glass incident is asked to contact Leelanau District Ranger Andy Blake at 231-326-4805 or email at andrew_blake@nps.gov.

www.nps.gov/slbe/learn/news/dangerous-glass-found-on-lakeshore-beach.htm ...

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Watch for woodcocks in open fields at dusk over the next few weeks to see their amazing spectacle!This odd looking bird is an American Woodcock. Their long beak plucks worms from the mud and their eyes are perfectly situated to spot danger from behind when probing.

At dusk in the spring the males perform an amusing mating dance. They start by walking in circles making a nasal "peent" call, then rise into the sky in a corkscrew pattern, wing beats whistling in the air. They finish by fluttering back to the starting point to begin the process again. The dance can last 15 minutes, or all night if the weather cooperates!

Check the park's open fields at dusk in the next few weeks for a glimpse of this amazing spectacle! ...

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