In a review for the Adirondack Explorer, Ed Kanze wrote that The Snake and the Salamander, a wonderfully illustrated book about reptiles and amphibians, “not only abounds in solid science, but it does so with contagious passion.” His opinion … [Read more...] about Retired DEC scientist wins award for book on reptiles, amphibians
Wildlife
Scientist Blasts Bicknell’s Thrush Decision As Political
A scientist at the Center for Biodiversity blasted as “absolutely political” a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep the Bicknell’s thrush off the federal list of endangered species. The Bicknell’s is a rare songbird that breeds … [Read more...] about Scientist Blasts Bicknell’s Thrush Decision As Political
Feds To Rule Soon On Protecting Bicknell’s Thrush
The Bicknell’s thrush, which breeds in the Adirondacks and northern New England, is at risk from climate change, acid rain, mercury, and habitat destruction, but it is not on the federal list of endangered species. The Center for Biological … [Read more...] about Feds To Rule Soon On Protecting Bicknell’s Thrush
Adirondack Moose Caught On Candid Camera
It seems that photos of moose are becoming more common with the return of these magnificent creatures to the Adirondacks. Last week, Jeff Nadler, a professional photographer, sent us a shot of a young moose he took near Great Sacandaga Lake in the … [Read more...] about Adirondack Moose Caught On Candid Camera
Lucky Photographer Sees Another Adirondack Moose
The historian Philip Terrie has written a book on Adirondack mammals, but he has never seen a moose in the Adirondacks. He is not alone. Although as many as a thousand moose (no one knows for sure) live in the Adirondack Park, you have to be … [Read more...] about Lucky Photographer Sees Another Adirondack Moose
Climbers Encounter Bear Near Chapel Pond
Rock-climbing guide Will Roth was rappelling down a cliff near Chapel Pond with two clients this week when they saw a bear below—climbing toward them. The climbers yelled and clapped their hands, but the bear kept coming, its claws scratching the … [Read more...] about Climbers Encounter Bear Near Chapel Pond