Animal tracks, signs tell stories of the forest in winter By Tim Rowland Walk through the forest with Elizabeth Lee and you will never look at a forest in the same way again. Cold, frozen and lifeless to the untrained eye, these spartan … [Read more...] about The secret side of winter
Wildlife
Pine grosbeaks: A favorite winter finch
Ample food sources lead to bumper crop of pine grosbeaks this winter By Joan Collins Things quiet down by late summer and fall as many of the Adirondack breeding bird species head south. But as winter arrives, birds to our north irrupt into our … [Read more...] about Pine grosbeaks: A favorite winter finch
Red foxes can handle the elements
While a common sight, foxes are vulnerable to predators, disease By Mike Lynch Naturalist Tom Kalinowski was hiking in Denali Park in Alaska about eight years ago when he encountered a familiar animal: a red fox. “Wow, this is … [Read more...] about Red foxes can handle the elements
2022 Explored: Wildlife
Stories of moose, wolves and hummingbirds draw readers Why the moose population hasn’t grown is a complex question scientists are grappling with in the Adirondack region. Researchers estimate up to 900 moose residing in the … [Read more...] about 2022 Explored: Wildlife
Wolf advocates: U.S. recovery plan falls short
Center for Biological Diversity lawsuit against Fish and Wildlife Service could give new attention to wolves in Northeast By Mike Lynch The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has failed its duty to develop a national gray wolf recovery plan, … [Read more...] about Wolf advocates: U.S. recovery plan falls short
Ravens: Clear communicators, smart mimics
By Joan Collins Common ravens are members of the corvid family, species considered the smartest of all birds. Ravens possess complex problem-solving skills, use tools to reach food and excel as well as apes and young children in their ability to … [Read more...] about Ravens: Clear communicators, smart mimics