DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere By Megan Plete Postol Research scientist Jessica Cancelliere works within the New York State Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Invasive Species … [Read more...] about ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species
New York Breeding Bird Atlas requests help from public
Bird watchers asked to submit sightings to eBird site, app By Megan Plete Postol The New York Breeding Bird Atlas is seeking contributions from birdwatchers in the Adirondacks. The project is currently in the midst of a multi-year … [Read more...] about New York Breeding Bird Atlas requests help from public
Avian flu found in Northern NY
Public asked to report cases of sick or dead birds, both wild and domestic By Megan Plete Postol The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in multiple wild bird species across New York state, including counties in the … [Read more...] about Avian flu found in Northern NY
New fishing regulations start April 1
Changes intended to streamline rules across the state By Megan Plete Postol New freshwater fishing regulations from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will take effect April 1. The changes come after … [Read more...] about New fishing regulations start April 1
Echo Cliff hike offers trail to Panther Mountain ‘summit’
By Megan Plete Postol Echo Cliff at Panther Mountain is a short trek with a steep climb that pays off with a rewarding view of the southern Adirondacks. Panther Mountain—not to be confused with the Adirondacks' other Panther … [Read more...] about Echo Cliff hike offers trail to Panther Mountain ‘summit’
A banner year for crossbills
'Best year of the century so far' for white-winged and red crossbills in the Adirondacks By Megan Plete Postol The Adirondacks is sparkling with the tune of white-winged and red crossbills singing this winter, in what is being called “the … [Read more...] about A banner year for crossbills