On Wednesday afternoon I drove on Lakeshore Road from Essex to Westport in the late afternoon. A little before 4:00 pm I came across this unfortunate timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) dead in the middle of the road near Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest. Although his head had … [Read more...] about Timber Rattlesnake Killed
Nature
Adirondack Bats: Bat Rabies
Remember that bats are an essential part of the ecosystem and are nothing to be afraid of. Bats are not animals in need of extermination, and right now are in need of our help. Treat bats with respect and keep your distance. As like all wild animals they are not pets, and be sure … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Bat Rabies
Are Lampreys an Invasive Species?
There is some debate about the origins of the sea lamprey in Lake Champlain. Some call them invasive species, but recently there have been discoveries that may point to this disliked species being more local than previously thought. Invasive species are plants or animals that … [Read more...] about Are Lampreys an Invasive Species?
Lake Champlain Lamprey Problem
The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin out of 31 species found world-wide. According to some, the sea lamprey species is proving to be a problematic presence in Lake Champlain. What is a Lamprey? Lampreys are … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Lamprey Problem
Adirondack Bats: Endangered Bats
You may not like bats, but I'm sure you enjoy not getting bit by mosquitoes and other bugs. The fewer bats that patrol the skies the more the insect population will increase and bother us! Bats are an important part of our ecosystem and do not deserve their bad … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Endangered Bats