Insurance co. backtracks on Audubon Society cancellation after public outcry
By James Odato
Audubon chapter rejects offer from The Hartford to reinstate coverage
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The bird songs of summer
Adirondack birders weigh in which species provides the ultimate soundtrack to summer
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Red crossbill: Nesting and feeding habits in the Adirondacks
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There are six “crossbill” species—finches with mandibles (lower part of their bill) that cross either to the left or right
Finch forecast: tracking winter birds
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Birders predict which species will visit the Adirondacks this winter based on available food sources
Merlin populations soar in the Adirondacks
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One of 3 falcon species that nest in New York, 'Lady's hawks" are making a comeback
The elusive mourning warbler: A colorful gem of North America’s forests
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One of the most sought-after species for Adirondack birders
Report: Mountain bird numbers see dramatic dip
Counts show decline in many high-elevation species across the Northeast since 2010
Birds visit new areas or vanish from the Adirondacks
Bird surveys on Whiteface Mountain and also conifer swamps, open peatlands and open river corridors have documented changes in populations.
Lincoln’s sparrow: Sweet notes from a secretive bird
By Birdwatch
One of two boreal bird species in the Adirondacks that nest primarily in bogs.
Tracking Adirondack birds’ winter journeys
How tracking Southern destinations can help boost conservation efforts