Disease impacting big birds that feed on carrion By Mike Lynch Bald eagles are testing positive for a highly contagious form of avian flu more frequently than any other bird in New York state, records show. A database maintained … [Read more...] about Avian flu hits state eagle population
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Going for a hike with my new friend Merlin
By Tim Rowland I’m not a big fan of phone apps, but my embarrassment at constantly having to pester bird-loving friends with sound clips of unknown avians finally drove me to download Merlin, the app that pegs birdsong in the way that Shazam lets … [Read more...] about Going for a hike with my new friend Merlin
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
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
Listening for a nasal call that brings a smile
BIRDWATCH By John Thaxton During a field trip to Bloomingdale Bog that my wife and I led for Northern New York Audubon, a woman who hadn’t said a thing for an hour and a half, nor smiled, turned to me with a merciless look and demanded: “I … [Read more...] about Listening for a nasal call that brings a smile