By Mike Lynch Pick a calm night in the second week in May, when there's a south wind, and stick your head out a window. "You're gonna hear a bunch of high-pitched bird calls," said avid Adirondack birder Brian McAllister. That's … [Read more...] about State facilities turn out lights for migrating birds
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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
Avian flu hits state eagle population
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
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