Beautiful hues of red have coated the tips of deciduous trees and this make the season of Autumn my favorite time of the year....
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Species of Concern: The Bicknell’s Thrush
The Bicknell's Thrush (Catharus bicknelli) is a rare, medium sized thrush weighing roughly 28 grams. The adults have olive-brown underparts, a reddish tail, grayish brown spotted breast, a faint grey eye-ring and gray cheeks....
American Dagger Moth (Acronicta Americana)
The American Dagger Moth is the largest dagger moth found in the Eastern United States and is easily recognizable by its large size with a wingspan between 2 to 2.5 inches. It is gray to gray-brown with darker markings and...
Summer Sunshine Blues
The summer sunshine and lack of rainfall has resulted in unusual high temperatures and wildfire warnings; in the Adirondacks and across much of the Country. Many towns in the Adirondacks have experienced temperature well into the 90's with little rainfall and...
Wild about Loons
The sound of the distinct tremolo call and wailing hooo-lii of the Common Loon (Gavia immer) rewards the early Adirondack riser. This large bird weighing an average of 8 to 9 pounds with a black head, thick black bill, white...
Falco peregrinus: The fastest animal on Earth
If I were to ask you what species is the fastest on Earth, what would you say?If you said the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) than you are quite correct. This species can reach speeds of up to 185 mph when...
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the Adirondacks and has a distinguishable long, thin beak, bright green to golden green crown, green back and white on the belly and throat. Males have an amazing iridescent red throat and...
Fireworks: A chemical explosion in the night sky
July 4th is a date that I mark in my calendar with great anticipation. Each town in the Adirondacks comes to life with family activities, fireworks displays, town parades and live music. Sometimes the celebrations are only for a day...
To frack or not to frack…that is the question?
I recently attended a presentation on "Fracking in NY" held at my local library. I attended the presentation to increase my knowledge on this subject and to interact with others, within my local area, regarding their views and opinions on...
Actias Luna: Better known as Luna Moth
One of the most spectacular species in the Adirondacks is the lime-green winged moth called, Luna Moth (Actias luna). Luna Moths are members of the Saturniidae family, also known as the Giant Silkworm Moths. The family name is based on...