Rusty blackbird’s silent crisis: A dramatic drop in numbers
By Birdwatch
May 29, 2024
One of North America’s most rapidly declining songbirds, the rusty blackbird, has lost 85% to 99% of its population in the past five decades.
The only independent, nonprofit news organization solely dedicated to reporting on the Adirondack Park.
Through its news reporting and analysis, the nonprofit Adirondack Explorer furthers the wise stewardship, public enjoyment for all, community vitality, and lasting protection of the Adirondack park.
Subscribe to our print magazine
Support our journalism
Sign up for our emails
Categories Results:
By Birdwatch
May 29, 2024
One of North America’s most rapidly declining songbirds, the rusty blackbird, has lost 85% to 99% of its population in the past five decades.
By Holly Riddle
May 22, 2024
Learn the impactful ways you can aid Adirondack pollinators through simple yard work and gardening practices.
By Mike Lynch
May 14, 2024
Law directs agencies to create list of priority projects that aim to reduce accidents and foster animal connectivity
By Mike Lynch
March 17, 2024
Although deer numbers are sparse overall in the Adirondacks, they are gaining ground in populations centers
February 25, 2024
Counts show decline in many high-elevation species across the Northeast since 2010