Red crossbill: Nesting and feeding habits in the Adirondacks
By Birdwatch
There are six “crossbill” species—finches with mandibles (lower part of their bill) that cross either to the left or right
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Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan
By Mike Lynch
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
From bear incidents to butterfly protections: 2024’s wildlife stories
By Mike Lynch
Tragic bear incident sparked community concerns about wildlife interactions
Federal grant fuels study to enhance wildlife safety on NY roads
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Transportation has received a federal grant for a two-part study to look at ways to reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents and improve habitat connectivity.
New leadership coming to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Founder shifts to science role as organization welcomes new director
New protections could help save declining monarch butterflies
By Mike Lynch
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened.
Inside the Adirondack Fish Hatchery: A lifeline for Atlantic salmon, round whitefish
Adirondack Fish Hatchery plays vital role in species restoration
Governor’s veto of wildlife crossing bill disappoints Adirondack groups
By Mike Lynch
The bill would have required state agencies to create a priority list of 10 crossing site projects within two years.
Baby black bear’s rescue is just right
Author's family intervenes to help orphaned cub in Minerva
Finch forecast: tracking winter birds
Birders predict which species will visit the Adirondacks this winter based on available food sources