Harbinger of Spring -- Fishfly

Spring in southeastern Michigan, near the lakes, can bring a swarm of fish flies. They coat everything. Crunch underfoot spreading their unique form of slipperiness. And they smell like fish. Many folks consider them a pest, but they truly aren't. The greater their numbers, the healthier the lakes and more food for birds and fish. They are a pest, but a pest that should be looked forward to,

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